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*1mm accuracy optimal, 3 mm is absolute max
*1mm accuracy optimal, 3 mm is absolute max
*Open source version of http://www.cnccontrols.com/thcontrol.asp - 20-250 mm range for pointing to metal, with no obstructions
*Open source version of http://www.cnccontrols.com/thcontrol.asp - 20-250 mm range for pointing to metal, with no obstructions
=Tech Support=
*Sparkfun has them - [https://www.sparkfun.com/categories/84]


=Selection=
=Selection=

Revision as of 03:47, 26 August 2016

Requirements

Tech Support

  • Sparkfun has them - [1]

Selection

  • Maxbotics - 1 mm resolution options, not water protected - 12" minimum distance - $40 - [2]. Adafruit has it.
  • Microptik - 3 mm resolution - http://www.micropik.com/PDF/HCSR04.pdf - 2-400 cm range - services@elecfreaks.com. Sample Arduino sketch - [3]
  • HC-SR04 - appears to get 3 mm accuracy - [4]

Comparisons

Explanation

  • Nice video - [5]


Sourcing

  • 4-30 cm - $99 - [6]
  • 1-100 inch - $25 - [7]
  • $4 Sparkfun - 6"-10' - [8]
  • $6 - .5 cm accuracy - [9]