Slamtec A2M4 User Manual
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RPLIDAR A2
Low Cost 360 Degree Laser Range Scanner
Development Kit User Manual
Model: A2M4
2016-08-17 rev.1.0
CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 1
OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................... 3
ITEMS IN THE DEVELOPMENT KIT ....................................................................................................................... 3
RPLIDAR A2 ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
USB ADAPTER .................................................................................................................................................... 4
CONNECTION AND USAGE ..................................................................................................................... 5
CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALL DRIVER FOR THE USB ADAPTER ........................................................................................................... 6
RUN DEMO APPLICATION .................................................................................................................................. 7
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................................... 10
MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................... 10
SDK INTRODUCTION AND USAGE ...................................................................................................... 11
RPLIDAR A2 PIN DEFINITION AND SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................... 11
PIN DEFINITION FOR THE USB ADAPTER ......................................................................................................... 12
CONFIGURE RPLIDAR A2 SCAN FREQUENCY ................................................................................................. 12
SDK USAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
OPERATION RECOMMENDATION....................................................................................................... 13
PRE-HEATING FOR BEST PERFORMANCE ......................................................................................................... 13
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE................................................................................................................................... 13
AMBIENT LIGHT ................................................................................................................................................ 13
REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................. 14
APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................. 15
IMAGE AND TABLE INDEX ................................................................................................................................. 15
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RPLIDAR A2 development kit includes the matched tools used for evaluating
RPLIDAR’s performance and initial development. After connecting the RPLIDAR
A2 with PC via USB cable and adapter, Users can observe the cloud map of the
environment scanning point collected by the RPLIDAR and start development
based on the SDK.
Items in the Development Kit
RPLIDAR Development Kit contains:
o RPLIDAR（PWM motor driver embedded）
o USB Adapter
Figure 1-1 Items in the RPLIDAR Development Kit
Overview
RPLIDAR
USB Adapter
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RPLIDAR A2
Figure 1-2 The RPLIDAR
The RPLIDAR A2 development kit contains standard RPLIDAR A2 unit (A2M4-R1).
The RPLIDAR is embedded with logic IO drivable motor controller which 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.
RPLIDAR usage and interface definition will be introduced in the coming sections.
USB Adapter
Figure 1-3 RPLIDAR Adapter
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Connection
RPLIDAR A2 can be easily connected to PC according to the following steps.
1) Connect RPLIDAR A2 with the USB adapter.
Figure 2-1 Connect RPLIDAR A2 and USB Adapter
2) Connect the USB adapter 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.
Figure 2-2 Connect the USB Adapter to PC via Micro-USB Cable
Connection and Usage
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