====== LTP Lidar =======
The LTP Lidar was a simple 2D lidar I hacked together based on the LidarLiteV3 back in 2017 when the cheapest half decent 2D rig you could get was 5 grand.
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I used a [[pic24f|PIC24F]] to interface with it and built a custom actuated PID
controlled head with slip ring and encoder. If looking for a Lidar unit nowadays
there are cheaper 3D units nowadays.
* Git repo and more docs on it [[https://github.com/paulsammut/ltp|link]].
* Circuit board on circuitmaker [[https://circuitmaker.com/Projects/Details/Paul-Sammut-2/LTP-Board|link]].
* Circuit board schematic {{ltp_rev2_schematic.pdf|link}}.
* CAD Model for the LTP Lidar [[https://grabcad.com/library/ltp-lidar-1|link]].
* Nice bug on electrical noise from the slip ring [[https://bitbucket.org/paulsammut/ltp/issues/1/i2c-comms-breakdown-when-head-operates-at|link]].