CNC scanner of model boat hull

Added a Time-of-Flight module to my CNC engraver/cutter to digitize my model boat hulls. The module can measure distances with around 1mm accuracy, connected to an Arduino UNO. My own software controls the CNC by sending Serial commands. Time-lapse video created by retro Nikon Coolpix S1.

[@gabkahl9246]

Hello there, can you elaborate on how yuo did this? realliy interested. Thanks

[@roboticboatuk]

The basic steps are: 1) KentokTool Laser Engraving/Cutter Machine, CNC Laser, 400x400mm. 2) 2020 v-slot aluminum extrusion - to make the machine longer 3) GT2 6mm Timing Belt 2mm Pitch - the black tracks - to extend the track 4) Unplugged the laser 5) github.com/pwesson/CNCscanner - C# software to control the scanner from a laptop using Microsoft Visual Studio 6) www.roboticboat.uk/Microcontrollers/Uno/VL53L0XTimeOfFlight/VL53L0XTimeOfFlight.html - software on Arduino 7) uk.mathworks.com/ - plotted using Matlab