Fixing a Laser Meter's Light Guide with Aluminum Foil

2025-03-05

A laser distance meter consistently showed "Error 255", indicating a sensor issue. Disassembly revealed a poorly secured plastic light guide. Re-gluing failed, so the author ingeniously replaced it with aluminum foil, effectively resolving the error. However, a 10-12mm measurement error now exists, potentially due to the altered light path.

Hardware laser meter