View source for Off-world Power Generation Lab 2: Laser aiming

=== Overview ===

 [transmission controller] > [lidar aiming robot]    =====>   [laser power collector] > [receiver controller]
 [transmission controller] < [light detector]   <=====   [low-power laser] < [receiver controller]

* We will be extending the results of [[Off-world Power Generation Lab 1: Free Space 1W Transmission|Lab 1]].
* We will attempt to use a simple lidar scan to find the target.
* There must be a handshake between the two components to signal that the aim is correct.  NOTES:
** This handshake will be extended in future labs to provide safe cutoff of the main power beam.
** We will need to research methods to get as precise aiming as possible across interplanetary distances using stars and math, before we will be able to begin a second more-precise lidar pass.  More research will be required, and methodologies may need to change completely.

=== Gear ===

==== Primary ====

* [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14032 lidar]
* servos, [https://www.banggood.com/TowerPro-MG996R-Digital-Metal-Gear-Servo-For-RC-Model-p-78320.html?cur_warehouse=CN#customerQA possibly these]
* Raspberry pi 3 (hostname Lime)
* Arduino Uno or Witty board to toggle power on and off during 24/7/365 full-time cycle

==== Secondary ====

==== Connectors ====

=== Goals ===


=== TODO ===

* study [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B3gWd3A_SI this] for an amazing full DIY robotic arm with app, wut...