[ros-users] Calibration Plate

[Vijay Pradeep]

Hello Hang,

We use a dibond plate with the PR2, and we are happy with the results.
Willow Garage is currently not selling this specific part, but you can
contact the vendor directly and ask for a quote.

Information about spare parts and accessories for the PR2 are available
here: http://pr2support.willowgarage.com/wiki/PR2%20Parts
The part that you'll want is under the Accessory Tab in the embedded google
doc.

Part #: 68-03823
Description: Small Calibration Checkerboard
Vendor: Ideation Signs & Communications, Inc.
http://www.ideationsigns.com/

Here is a picture of the PR2 plate:
http://www.ros.org/wiki/pr2_calibration/SubTutorials/Capture%20Data?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=hand_cb.png

Vijay Pradeep

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 2:38 PM, Hang Dong <hang.dong at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> wow, flat and light weight! this aluminum dibond looks like exactly what we
> need for a portable calibration target. Thank you! I will try find a local
> print shop and check it out in person.
>
> Hang
>
> got off a http://www.seenby.com/ page:
> Aluminum Dibond is a sound composite of two aluminum plates and a PVC core
> (the “bond”). Despite its very light weight, it guarantees a level surface
> and has great resistance to deformation. Once the image is printed, it will
> be permanently mounted to the surface of the aluminum dibond board with a
> special adhesive making it perfectly smooth and exact. Once mounted, the
> image will be laminated for protection against damage and ultraviolet
> light.
> The back of the board has rails that serve as the hanging mechanism,
> allowing for a frameless gallery look.
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Vijay Pradeep
Systems Engineer
Willow Garage, Inc.
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