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LaserCAN
  • About this Product
  • Getting Started
  • Configure with GrappleHook
  • Code Examples
    • LaserCAN - FRC Example (C++)
    • LaserCAN - FRC Example (Java)
  • Mechanical Interface
  • Configure with Thrifty Config
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About this Product

NextGetting Started

Last updated 11 months ago

Use Cases:

  • Rangefinding and Obstacle Avoidance

  • Gamepiece / Object Presence and Range Detection

  • Absolute Elevator Height Detection

  • Contactless Limit Switch

Key Features

  • Input voltage range 4.5V – 16V

  • FRC CAN Ready!

  • 0-4000mm range (in IR-darkness)

  • Small (25x25mm, < 1inx1in) form-factor

  • Adjustable Region of Interest (RoI) and Field of View (FoV)

  • Configurable from robot code and/or from GrappleHook

  • Ambient light measurement

  • Adjustable 10-50Hz sample rate

The LaserCAN uses the VL53L1X Class-1 940nm laser ranging sensor, and exposes configuration of the 16×16 SPAD array, allowing you to target your region of interest (ROI) to suit your needs. Use a small ROI for detecting the height of your elevator, or a wide ROI for detecting gamepieces. Adjust your ranging mode (short vs long) to tune distance vs ambient light rejection, and adjust your timing budget to tune accuracy vs measurement frequency.