Method and apparatus for making and using 1D and 2D magnetic actuators

A light beam scanner comprising:

• a mounting structure;
• an epoxy-fiberglass substrate coupled to the mounting structure and configured to oscillate in a bending motion around at least one axis of rotation;
• a first magnetic actuator portion coupled to the mounting structure;
• and
• a second magnetic actuator portion coupled to the epoxy-fiberglass substrate wherein the first and second magnetic actuator portions are operable to cooperate to actuate oscillation of the epoxy-fiberglass substrate;
• wherein the first magnetic actuator portion comprises a coil structure and the second magnetic actuator portion comprises a magnet comprising a soft magnetic material;
• and
• further comprising a copper layer coupled to the epoxy-fiberglass substrate and wherein the soft magnetic material comprises a material electroplated onto the copper layer.