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Page 1: Contents
RPLIDAR Low Cost 360 Degree Laser Range Scanner Development Kit User Manual Model：C1 S h a n g h a iS l a m t e c.C o ., L t d... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS ..............................1 OVERVIEW ..............................3 TEMS IN THE EVELOPMENT ........................3 RPLIDAR C1 ..............................4 CABLE ................................. 4 CONNECTION AND USAGE ........................5 ONNECTION ..............................5 NSTALL RIVER FOR THE CABLE ........................ 5 PPLICATION ..........................7 ROUBLESHOOTING ............................10... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview RPLIDAR C1 development kit includes the matched tools used for evaluating RPLIDAR’s performance and initial development. After connecting the RPLIDAR C1 with PC via USB cable, users can observe the cloud map of the environment scanning point collected by the RPLIDAR in RoboStudio and start development based on the SDK. -
Page 4: Rplidar C1
RPLIDAR C1 Figure 1-2 The RPLIDAR C1 The RPLIDAR C1 development kit contains standard RPLIDAR C1. The drivable motor controller can be used to configure the scan frequency by tuning motor speed. Developers can also choose to turn off the motor for power saving purpose. -
Page 5: Connection And Usage
Connection and Usage Connection RPLIDAR C1 can be easily connected to PC according to the following steps. 1) Connect RPLIDAR C1 with the USB cable. Figure 2-1 Connect RPLIDAR C1 and USB cable 2) Connect the USB cable to your PC via the Micro-USB cable. If the PC is on, after connecting the USB cable to your PC, the indicator light of the USB will light up but the RPLIDAR will not start scanning. - Page 6 After Installing the driver according to the above installation steps, you will see corresponding serial port name in the [Control Panel] -> [Device and Printers]. Please refer to the below figure. 6 / 16 Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team Copyright (c) 2013-2023 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
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Page 7: Run Demo Application
Figure 2-5 Recognized Serial Port Name Matched with the USB cable Run Demo Application SLAMTEC provides a Lidars plugin in RoboStudio for users in test and evaluation. You can view the scan result directly in the UI and save the scan result to files for further processing. - Page 8 2. Click Serial Ports to extend the lidar lists and you’ll find the RPLIDAR C1 previously connected to your PC; 3. Click the RPLIDAR C1 icon to extend the tool buttons below the icon: the left one is to adjust the motor speed while the right one is to open the tool bar in the major work area as shown in Figure 2-7.
- Page 9 Figure 2-7 The Lidar Plugin in RoboStudio The serial number, version and model of the RPLIDAR C1 will show next with its icon in the lidar control panel. The supported commands of RPLIDAR are showed in the tool bar. The descriptions are listed in the bellow table.
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Page 10: Troubleshooting
The current actual rotating speed will show in the upper left corner of the major work area. For instance, the actual rotating speed in the following screenshot is 10.02Hz. 10 / 16 Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team Copyright (c) 2013-2023 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd. - Page 11 Figure 2-10 The Motor Speed Adjustment Dialogue of RPLIDAR in RoboStudio 11 / 16 Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team Copyright (c) 2013-2023 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
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Page 12: Sdk Introduction And Usage
SDK Introduction and Usage RPLIDAR C1 Pin Definition and Specification The RPLIDAR C1 uses separate 5V DC power for powering the range scanner core and the motor system. And the standard RPLIDAR C1 uses XH2.54-5P male socket. Detailed interface definition is shown in the following figure: 红... -
Page 13: Pin Definition For The Usb Cable
Figure 3-3 RPLIDAR C1 Pins Reference Design Pin Definition for the USB cable The USB cable is also using XH2.54-5P specification socket, and it can be connected with RPLIDAR C1 directly. The pin definition is the same as the RPLIDAR C1. Configure RPLIDAR C1 Scan Frequency The RPLIDAR C1’s scan frequency can be modified by invoking the related... -
Page 14: Operation Recommendation
RPLIDAR’s measurement resolution is sensitive to the ambient temperature. Improper use may even damage the sensor. Please avoid using RPLIDAR in extreme high temperature (>40℃) and too low temperature (<-10 ℃). 14 / 16 Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team Copyright (c) 2013-2023 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd. -
Page 15: Revision History
Revision History Version Description Date RPLIDAR C1 initial version 2023-10-13 15 / 16 Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team Copyright (c) 2013-2023 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd. -
Page 16: Appendix
3-1 RPLIDAR C1 P IGURE ..............................12 3-2 RPLIDAR C1 P IGURE EFINITION AND PECIFICATION ..................12 3-3 RPLIDAR C1 P IGURE EFERENCE ESIGN ......................13 16 / 16 Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team Copyright (c) 2013-2023 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
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