Joe Beuckman 2011

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Laser Pointer First Attempt

Here is a prototype two-axis pointing device designed to aim a laser diode's beam. It operates via USB to Arduino with my modified Firmata and AS3 Glue code and two EasyDriver stepper motor controller boards. full1 This design is movable over virtually the entire sphere but it's difficult to build a well-aligned bearing and gear or pulley system.

Supporting a 2W Laser Diode

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Left to Right:

  • Monster transformer from Mexico
  • Monster capacitor from Japan
  • Monster rectifier
  • High current 12V power supply (schematic)
  • Classroom style ammeter (YES, 2.3AMPS!!!)
  • Constant-