LiDAR Monitor: Unihiker + YDLIDAR X2
This project demonstrates how to build a LiDAR monitoring system using the Unihiker board and the YDLIDAR X2 sensor. The Unihiker, with its built-in touchscreen and Python support, serves as the main controller and display unit. The YDLIDAR X2 provides 360-degree distance scanning, allowing the system to detect objects and visualize the environment in real-time.
The project highlights:
Hardware integration: Connecting the YDLIDAR X2 to the Unihiker through USB.
Real-time visualization: Displaying LiDAR scan data on Unihiker’s touchscreen as a radar-like map.
Portability: A compact setup that does not require an external PC for monitoring.
Applications: Obstacle detection, indoor mapping, or educational demonstrations of LiDAR technology.
This setup provides a low-cost and interactive way to learn about LiDAR and data visualization using Python on embedded hardware.
