OT - laser pointer
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I picked up a couple of these inexpensive lasers and I was wondering
if there is any way to measure distance with them?
Thanks
if there is any way to measure distance with them?
Thanks
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www.members.misty.com/don/lasersam.htm . It is a huge site so it may take a
bit of looking to find it, but I saw it there.
>From: "rdenn25" <rad0@a...>
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>Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] OT - laser pointer
>Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:05:36 -0000
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>I picked up a couple of these inexpensive lasers and I was wondering
>if there is any way to measure distance with them?
>
>Thanks
>
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through use of a video camera. (I can explain more if anyone is
interested) However, I love the project idea that the writer presented.
If anyone knows how to do this please respond.
Also, does anyone know of a source for low cost ($5 or so) laser diodes
including the few support components that often come on the small
attached PCB? I was able to disassemble a cheap laser pointer from
Harbor Freight Tools (1/2 off for $5) but they no longer carry them.
Regards,
Chris Dundorf
<<<>>>
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:05:36 -0000
From: "rdenn25" <rad0@a...>
Subject: OT - laser pointer
I picked up a couple of these inexpensive lasers and I was wondering
if there is any way to measure distance with them?
Thanks
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One of the mail order shops where I buy most of my ICs, carry Laser
parts by the container load. They are also dealer for Basic Stamps, as
it happens. Jameco does. Go to www.jameco.com and work from there.
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> From: Christopher Dundorf [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=nNs-VVMwlxxa9UZ05s93UcQSdT1ptG1ic8Na1U9G0M9O2RfzQvX_TvUP2ChZx786ZwCqjvCPt3pj]cdundorf@j...[/url
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 8:02 PM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] re: OT - laser pointer
>
> I don't know how to make a laser range finder other than optically
> through use of a video camera. (I can explain more if anyone is
> interested) However, I love the project idea that the writer
presented.
> If anyone knows how to do this please respond.
>
> Also, does anyone know of a source for low cost ($5 or so) laser
diodes
> including the few support components that often come on the small
> attached PCB? I was able to disassemble a cheap laser pointer from
> Harbor Freight Tools (1/2 off for $5) but they no longer carry them.
>
> Regards,
> Chris Dundorf
>
> <<<>>>
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:05:36 -0000
> From: "rdenn25" <rad0@a...>
> Subject: OT - laser pointer
>
> I picked up a couple of these inexpensive lasers and I was wondering
> if there is any way to measure distance with them?
>
> Thanks
>
I went to Jameco.com, great overall site, but the laser diode and diode
driver cost $20, plus I'd then need to mount it in a housing, not a big
deal but an extra step. If any one else knows a good source for low cost
laser pointers than can be disassembled then used in a Stamp project
please let me (us) know.
Thanks,
Chris Dundorf
<<<>>>
Hello from Gregg C Levine
One of the mail order shops where I buy most of my ICs, carry Laser
parts by the container load. They are also dealer for Basic Stamps, as
it happens. Jameco does. Go to www.jameco.com and work from there.
Gregg C Levine
<<<>>>
>
> From: Christopher Dundorf
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] re: OT - laser pointer
>
> I don't know how to make a laser range finder other than optically
> through use of a video camera. (I can explain more if anyone is
> interested) However, I love the project idea that the writer
presented.
> If anyone knows how to do this please respond.
>
> Also, does anyone know of a source for low cost ($5 or so) laser
diodes
> including the few support components that often come on the small
> attached PCB? I was able to disassemble a cheap laser pointer from
> Harbor Freight Tools (1/2 off for $5) but they no longer carry them.
>
> Regards,
> Chris Dundorf
>
> <<<>>>
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:05:36 -0000
> From: "rdenn25"
> Subject: OT - laser pointer
>
> I picked up a couple of these inexpensive lasers and I was wondering
> if there is any way to measure distance with them?
>
> Thanks
>
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they work on just 3V. as an value added bonus you get the beam splitter
that gives you a dot or red line. you can find them for around $10 at
Harbor Freight Tools http://www.harborfreight.com/ Item # 54050-2VGA
At 09:26 AM 1/31/2004, you wrote:
>Gregg and Other,
>
>I went to Jameco.com, great overall site, but the laser diode and diode
>driver cost $20, plus I'd then need to mount it in a housing, not a big
>deal but an extra step. If any one else knows a good source for low cost
>laser pointers than can be disassembled then used in a Stamp project
>please let me (us) know.
>
>Thanks,
>Chris Dundorf
>
><<<>>>
>
>
>Hello from Gregg C Levine
>One of the mail order shops where I buy most of my ICs, carry Laser
>parts by the container load. They are also dealer for Basic Stamps, as
>it happens. Jameco does. Go to www.jameco.com and work from there.
>
>Gregg C Levine
>
>
><<<>>>
>
> >
> > From: Christopher Dundorf
> > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] re: OT - laser pointer
> >
> > I don't know how to make a laser range finder other than optically
> > through use of a video camera. (I can explain more if anyone is
> > interested) However, I love the project idea that the writer
>presented.
> > If anyone knows how to do this please respond.
> >
> > Also, does anyone know of a source for low cost ($5 or so) laser
>diodes
> > including the few support components that often come on the small
> > attached PCB? I was able to disassemble a cheap laser pointer from
> > Harbor Freight Tools (1/2 off for $5) but they no longer carry them.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Chris Dundorf
> >
> > <<<>>>
> >
> > Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:05:36 -0000
> > From: "rdenn25"
> > Subject: OT - laser pointer
> >
> > I picked up a couple of these inexpensive lasers and I was wondering
> > if there is any way to measure distance with them?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
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cavetating lens and housing.
I've bought diode modules on ebay at 3 for $20 .
On Sat, 31 Jan 2004, Christopher Dundorf wrote:
> Gregg and Other,
>
> I went to Jameco.com, great overall site, but the laser diode and diode
> driver cost $20, plus I'd then need to mount it in a housing, not a big
> deal but an extra step. If any one else knows a good source for low cost
> laser pointers than can be disassembled then used in a Stamp project
> please let me (us) know.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Dundorf
>
> <<<>>>
>
>
> Hello from Gregg C Levine
> One of the mail order shops where I buy most of my ICs, carry Laser
> parts by the container load. They are also dealer for Basic Stamps, as
> it happens. Jameco does. Go to www.jameco.com and work from there.
>
> Gregg C Levine
>
>
> <<<>>>
>
> >
> > From: Christopher Dundorf
> > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] re: OT - laser pointer
> >
> > I don't know how to make a laser range finder other than optically
> > through use of a video camera. (I can explain more if anyone is
> > interested) However, I love the project idea that the writer
> presented.
> > If anyone knows how to do this please respond.
> >
> > Also, does anyone know of a source for low cost ($5 or so) laser
> diodes
> > including the few support components that often come on the small
> > attached PCB? I was able to disassemble a cheap laser pointer from
> > Harbor Freight Tools (1/2 off for $5) but they no longer carry them.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Chris Dundorf
> >
> > <<<>>>
> >
> > Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:05:36 -0000
> > From: "rdenn25"
> > Subject: OT - laser pointer
> >
> > I picked up a couple of these inexpensive lasers and I was wondering
> > if there is any way to measure distance with them?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
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