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vdar — 3D LiDAR Scanner
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Vuk Tacic
Original creator · GitHub
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🖨 Print Files (14)
20T-GT2-Pulley-Turret-Pinion-v3.stl
STL
3.4x6x7.4mm-Spacer.stl
STL
45T-GT2-Pulley-Sweeper-v1.stl
STL
4x8x1.6-Spacer.stl
STL
4x8x11.8-Spacer.stl
STL
Bottom-Plate.stl
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Required Hardware
~$5–$15 total
Slot 1
ESP32
Microcontroller with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth — for lightweight orobot firmware deployments.
$5–$15
Where to buy →Product links updated Jun 13, 2026 · Links not yet verified
$100–$150 estimated
Estimated total parts cost: ~$100–150 USD (documented build outlay was CAD $143 / ~$104 USD, including spares). Most structural parts are 3D-printed in black PLA.
Electronics
| Item | Qty | Vendor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benewake TF-Luna 250Hz LiDAR | 1 | AliExpress | Core ranging sensor (UART, 115200 baud) |
| ESP32 DevKit-C | 1 | — | Runs the vcore firmware |
| TMC2209 Stepper Driver | 2 | AliExpress | Silent UART stepper drivers |
| Optical Endstop | 2 | AliExpress | Turret + sweeper homing |
| MP1584EN Buck Converter | 1 | AliExpress | Step-down power |
| 12-Wire 2A Slip Ring | 1 | AliExpress | Continuous turret rotation |
| USB-C Decoy Board | 1 | AliExpress | Power input |
| Custom PCB | 1 | JLCPCB | Gerbers in hardware/pcb/production |
Mechanical
| Item | Qty | Vendor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEMA 17 Motor 17HS4023 | 2 | AliExpress | Turret + sweeper |
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