DIY 3D Laser Scanner Project using Arduino, Flashforge, SketchUp, Garmin LIDAR-Lite, CloudCompare

Prototype DIY 3D Laser Scanner made using SketchUp, Flashforge Creator Pro, Arduino, Garmin LIDAR-Lite, and CloudCompare. Produces ASCII .PTS files which can be opened, viewed, and registered together with other scan stations using CloudCompare, Autodesk ReCap, or other point-cloud software. For more information on how to build your own DIY 3D Laser Scanner visit: www.udo2.net Measuring Range: 40 meters Power Requirements: 12V, 3A LIST OF COMPONENTS: - Arduino Mega 2650 - 12V stepper motors and drivers - LCD display - DIY power module - Laser emitter - Garmin LIDAR-Lite Laser Rangefinder (LLV3HP) - 5V fan - SD data logger - Neopixel LED ring - Optical limit switch - Push button - On/Off switch - Passive buzzer - DC Barrel Jack - 12V, 3A DC Power Adapter (or battery) Video made with Apple iPhone and iMovie Music Credit: Springtime by Jeff Babko