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Getting Started with LIDAR

DroneBot Workshop via YouTube

Overview

Explore the fundamentals of LIDAR technology in this 47-minute video tutorial from DroneBot Workshop. Discover how to use basic LIDAR devices with Arduino and PC, focusing on two affordable options: the TF Mini and the RPLIDAR. Learn about LIDAR's functionality, its advantages over other sensing technologies, and how to set up and use these devices for various applications. Gain hands-on experience with Arduino integration, understand the importance of logic level converters, and witness a 360-degree scanning demonstration. Perfect for robotics enthusiasts and those interested in self-driving vehicle technology, this comprehensive guide covers everything from device configuration to practical demonstrations, providing a solid foundation for further exploration in the field of LIDAR-based sensing and robotics.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Two LIDAR Devices
- How LIDAR works
- LIDAR vs. other technologies
- TF Mini LIDAR
- Logic Level Voltage Converters
- TF Mini with Arduino
- RPLIDAR
- RPLIDAR Scanning Demo
- RPLIDAR with Arduino

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DroneBot Workshop

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