Lidar Add-On – Precision Through Light
The Lidar 3D printed add-on brings high-precision distance measurement to your Stackr robot. Using a laser Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor, this module measures distances by calculating how long it takes light to travel to an object and back giving your robot the ability to “see” and understand its surroundings with remarkable accuracy.
What You’ll Learn
🔩 Mechanics – Discover how to physically mount and align a laser sensor for optimal performance. Learn about field of view, sensor placement, and how mechanical design affects measurement accuracy.
⚡ Electronics – Interface a ToF sensor using the I²C communication ports on the Arduino Nano ESP32. Understand how digital sensors transmit data and how to manage multiple devices on the same bus.
💻 Software – Explore real-world sensor programming and data integration:
- Learn how to read and process distance data from the ToF module.
- Display measurements in real time or use them to control robot behavior.
- Implement obstacle detection, collision avoidance, or environment mapping.
Why You’ll Love It
The Laser Range Finder add-on opens the door to advanced robotics applications. Whether you’re teaching your Stackr to navigate a room, maintain distance from objects, or map its surroundings, this add-on introduces essential concepts in sensing and autonomy.
It’s a perfect project for learning how light, electronics, and software come together to create intelligent machines and a crucial step toward building robots that can truly perceive the world around them.
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This Add-On is compatible with the Alvik Robot.
Content:
Lidar (Add-On) Assembly Video - https://youtu.be/2EG8CvcfIVc
Lidar (Add-On) Programming Video - https://youtu.be/3ZbJS-YQR0k
This is just the Add-On. It does not include Stackr.
