ofxAddons
C++ object for interfacing with the LIDAR Lite on Raspberry PI wrapped up as an OpenFrameworks Addon with example project.
README
ofxLidarLite
C++ object for interfacing with the LIDAR Lite on Raspberry PI wrapped up as an OpenFrameworks Addon with example project.-----------
Configure your hardware
Pin Connections
- Double-check these with your latest hardware documentation.
- http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-73950/l/raspberry-pi-2-model-b-gpio-40-pin-block-pinout
- Svr is RaspberryPi
| Svr | Desc | LIDAR |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5V | 1 (Red) |
| 3 | SDA | 5 |
| 5 | SCL | 4 |
| 6 | GND | 6 |
Install wiring pi
- http://wiringpi.com/
In brief:
- sudo apt-get -y install libi2c-dev
- mkdir ~/src
- cd ~/src
- git clone git://git.drogon.net/wiringPi
- cd wiringPi
- ./build
Setup Linux options to use I2C
- Turn on I2C by calling sudo raspi-config
- printf 'i2c_bcm2708\ni2c-dev\n' | sudo tee --append /etc/modules
Setup OpenFrameworks
http://openframeworks.cc/setup/raspberrypi/raspberry-pi-getting-started/Rock & Roll
- Add ofxLidarLite folder to your OF Addons folder
- Copy example-LidarLite to myApps folder
- Compile, run and measure distance!