Range finder

Purpose : Build an optical instrument for measuring distances
Specifications :

The rangefinder must:

 

·       Be compact

·     Robust

·       Housing made ​​of wood (pine)

·       No nail (screw, dowel or glue only)

·       Easy to use

·       A clear picture and easy to coincide

·       An easily adjustable optics

·       A scale that allows a rapid measurement without calculation

·       Have a measurement accuracy of at least 10% to up 10 m

·       A maximum length of 40 cm

·       Have a detailed instruction manual

·       Include in the instruction manual a graphic explaining calibration

·       Design for print media advertising

 


Available material :
  • Pine wood
  • Flat mirror
  • Srews, nuts, etc.
The student’s report : Manuel de l'élève


Some creations student









How optical rangefinder works ?



Robin St-Pierre
Enseignant de science et technologie




Robin St-Pierre
Science and technology teacher


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