Install Lidar and License Card

Users need to connect the RPLidar and the license card to the control unit. As shown in figure 1, the main control unit is the industrial personal computer (IPC) and IPC will be used to refer to the main control unit in the remainder of the document. Furthermore, the hardware interfaces follow the description in table.

Figure 1: Concept Map of Hardware Connections
Figure 2: Physical Connection Example
Figure 2: Physical Connection Example

When assembling the robot using the connected SLAMKit components and IPC, it is essential to inspect the following installation details.

  • The installation of license card follows the right-hand system rule, meaning the positive direction of the X-axis marked on the license card corresponds to the front direction of the robot, and the positive direction of the Y-axis marked on the license card aligns with the left side of the robot. Additionally, it is recommended to install the license card at the center or along the centerline of the robot, specifically on two perpendicular lines passing through the center of the wheelbase or the midpoint of the wheelbase, as illustrated in figure 3 below.
  • The license card needs to be installed horizontally, ensuring that the small bubble of gradienter on the license card is within the black circle indicator as shown in figure 4.
  • The license card should be installed away from the vibrating objects, which the objects broadly refer to components or structural parts that continue to vibrate even when the robot is stationary.
  • Figure 3: Installation of License Card
    Figure 3: Installation of License Card
    Figure 4: Horizontal Indication of License Card
    Figure 4: Horizontal Indication of License Card