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Optical sensor to perform a vertical scanning

handheld_engineering
handheld_engineering over 9 years ago

Hello,

 

I am looking for an optical sensor to measure short distances that can rotate or otherwise move to perform a vertical scan over one line.

 

I wish to make a 3D scanner by rotating an object on a platform. A sensor should perform a vertical scan each time the object is rotated. One option is to move this sensor vertically by fixing it to a column. The other option, which is what I am more interested in, is to find a sensor that already rotates on its own to perform a swipe or vertical scan.

 

Preferably, I am looking for a sensor that outputs digital signals, and whose output is the distance measured. I wish to use a Raspberry Pi to control the sensor, so if it is digital it will make my work much easier.

 

If you know about any device that does this, I will appreciate your assistance.

 

Thank you very much.

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  • gpolder
    gpolder over 9 years ago

    What about using a PiCam (NoIR) camera and a projected laser line?

    You can find some inspiration here: https://www.open-electronics.org/an-open-source-3d-scanner-made-with-raspberry-pi/

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    volly over 9 years ago in reply to gpolder

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    Pretty cool find....

    Thanks for sharing.

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    volly over 9 years ago in reply to gpolder

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    Pretty cool find....

    Thanks for sharing.

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