How do I connect the SLAMTEC RPLIDAR Low Cost 360 Degree Laser Range Scanner to my computer? (SLAMTEC RPLIDAR Low Cost Laser Scanner Instruction Manual)

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Jan 21, 2025 - 04:00 AM

To connect the SLAMTEC RPLIDAR Low Cost 360 Degree Laser Range Scanner to your computer, you have three connection options depending on your lidar model and configuration:

1. Connect via USB: Use the provided USB cable and PIC to connect the RPLIDAR to your computer. The USB cable should be connected to the USB port on the RPLIDAR development kit. The chip embedded in the development kit will transform the USB to a serial port. The specific serial port device will depend on your operating system:
- Windows: Use a serial port device like `\\.\com3`.
- MacOS: Use a serial port device like `/dev/tty.SLAB_USBtoUART`.
- Linux: Use a serial port device like `/dev/ttyUSB0`.

2. Connect via Ethernet: Use the provided Ethernet module to connect the RPLIDAR to your computer. This connection uses the TCP/IP protocol. Specify the IP address of the radar or Ethernet module and the port number in the following command:
```
ultra_simple --channel --tcp [port]
```
Replace `` with the IP address of the radar or Ethernet module, and `[port]` with the port number (e.g., 20108).

3. Connect via network cable: Use the body network cable to connect the RPLIDAR to your computer. This connection uses the UDP protocol. Specify the IP address of the radar and the port number in the following command:
```
ultra_simple --channel --udp [port]
```
Replace `` with the IP address of the radar, and `[port]` with the port number (e.g., 8089).

Make sure to select the appropriate connection mode and use the correct command for your setup.