We can use them to cut things, create laser light shows, and also as a rangefinder. [Ignas] wrote in to tell us about [Berryjam’s] AMAZING write-up on creating an Arduino based laser rangefinder.

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It's a pretty complicated project, but the end result is a full featured laser cutter for around $200-$300. If you prefer, you can also buy a kit. What do you think so far?

To generate these signals, I used an Arduino. One of the greatest challenges of the project was creating an analog output that was fast enough to move the galvo (and laser beam) so that it ...

Upcoming Arduino Primo will have Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, and infrared by Paul Miller Source Nordic Semiconductor (PR) May 17, 2016, 2:56 PM PDT ...