Open Source Files and Example Code
All engineering materials are released as open source under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United
States license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/), allowing free distribution and reuse
provided that proper attribution is given to the original author. The materials are posted on the Laser
Range Finder product page; search for "28044" at www.parallax.com:
Product Manual (this document)
Firmware
Schematic
Bill-of-Materials
PCB Layout
Mechanical Drawing
Example Code for BASIC Stamp 2, Propeller P8X32A, and Arduino
LRF Image Viewer
Additional Resources
Grand Idea Studio's
www.grandideastudio.com/portfolio/laser-range-finder/
Demonstration videos: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsyTdiI7kVn-FuHX_4S52HdA8oJjImwHI
Sam's Laser FAQ: www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm
Revision History
Version 2.0
Major revisions to reflect the new features and commands of LRF firmware version 2.0
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Removed example code listings
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Modified some command descriptions to include examples of communication with a host
microcontroller
Version 1.1
Added text regarding current sample rate to the Features list and R, B, and L commands
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Updated URLs
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Changed baud rate list for the LRF Image Viewer tool
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Added Arduino example code
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