Recent content by tractor1971

I need sub foot accuracy, looking at $20 000 GPS + yearly subscription of a couple a thousand, not worth my while..... It is very handy if accurate, I can plan on using certain implements down the rows if i can keep it reasonably straight. Right now I vary from 2-5 feet, excluding the use of...

I was actually thinking of just shining the laser on the tractor, and not mounting it on the tractor. I will try and see what reflective tape does with laser, never tried that. Thanks again for the ideas. I hope this laserbug does not bite me, it may become an interesting/expensive hobby.

Yes, your assumption is correct, I want to keep the dot in the centre of the sheet to keep the tractor in a straight line. Look like I will have to work a few nights, I need a 100 rows of a 1000 ft long. A 5 mw will be seen at night won't it?

I stumbled on the idea to use a laser instead of an expensive GPS system (which is too expensive for my purpose) to plant straight rows for my vegetable crop. I need a laser to shine 1000-2000 ft on a ?white sheet mounted in front of my tractor. The laser will be mounted on the other side of...