Maximizing Scanner Speed

scoobydoo said:

Hello all,

I am working on a university project using laser scanners. Right now I have a set of SpaceLas 30KPPS galvos. I have been reading a lot on how the KPPS rating is misleading in terms of physical speed of the mirrors.

My application requires maximizing speed. Essentially I am irradiating a square area and want to scan over it as fast as possible. The scanning angle is not set in stone; ideally it would be as large as possible. Since the area is a simple rectangle, precision is not important. Do you have any ideas on what technology I should use? I have also read a little about LIDAR and MOEMs.

For smaller (1-10 degree) angles, is there a way to tune my current set of galvos to maximize speed? I don't have any experience in tuning these things.

Am i correct in assuming that for larger angles galvos are NOT the right tech?

I am interested in hearing about all ideas that are around $10K and less.

Thank you!

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scoobydoo said:

Cool thanks for the reply. i'll check out those sources.

I posted here because LSRFAQ had a great little outline of galvo speed here: http://laserpointerforums.com/f47/question-about-galvo-speed-71998.html

Maybe he/she could chime in

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scoobydoo said:

Would anyone be able to shed some light on how I would go about measuring the linear scan speed with a galvo setup?

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