Controlling a 3-D Laser Profilometer

[levischimelfining]

I'm attempting to build a machine that scans the surface of an object and measures the various heights of the surface. The output from the laser is an ethernet connection. I plan to use MATLAB to both control the machine and process the resulting data. Is something like this even possible? I know I'll need various shields (relay for stepper motors, ethernet, etc.)

[teunman]

Yes this is possible.
But what exactly do you want to know?
Also can you explain why you want to use an ethernet connection and MATLAB for control ?

Try searching for LIDAR arduino modules.

[jremington]

See this LIDAR scanner project.

Video of it in operation: https://youtu.be/0IQDjnow9k8