If Your Calibration Setup Looks Like a Yard Sale — You’re Not Doing It Right

You’d be surprised how many “calibrators” show up with:

• A folding chair

• A scanner

• A phone light

• A couple cones

• And a hope

That’s not calibration.That’s cosplay.

Real ADAS calibration requires real equipment. Let’s break it down:

The Non-Negotiable Tools You Actually Need

1. OEM or OEM-Equivalent Target Boards

Not homemade. Not blurry reprints. Not eBay knockoffs.

Each make/model has its own targets. Get the right ones — and protect them.

2. Laser Alignment Tool or Measuring System

You can’t “eyeball” 90°. You need:

• Floor lasers

• Crosshair projectors

• Tape and string systems (only when used with care and documentation)

Without a verified centerline and perpendicular target, you’re guessing — and that means liability.

3. Proper Mounting Hardware

Targets have to be mounted:

• At the exact height

• At the exact angle

• With no tilt, sag, or flex

A crooked tripod or DIY stand throws the whole thing off.

4. Distance Measurement Tools

Use:

• Wheel-mounted measuring jigs

• Floor measurement systems

• Or calibrated tape with markings and logs

You’re measuring to the millimeter — and documenting it.

5. Clean Layout Space With Marked Zones

You need:

• Marked wheel paths

• Known bumper-to-target distances

• Tape lines or laser grids

• And room to work

A cluttered bay is an inaccurate bay. Period.

Final Word: Fancy Doesn’t Matter. Functional Does.

You don’t need the most expensive system on the market.But you do need the one that’s accurate, approved, and repeatable.

If your toolset can’t meet OEM spec — you can’t either.

And the customer deserves better than “close enough.”