Voyant API Usage Guide
This section covers everything you need to begin working with Voyant LiDAR sensors. This section can be considered a more in-depth reference than the Sensor Quickstart Guide.
Contents
- Installation - Detailed instructions for installing Voyant API packages
- UDP Connections - Instructions for connecting between Voyant devices and tools.
- Pointcloud Visualization - How to configure and visualize point cloud data
- Developer Quickstart - Building your first custom program with a Voyant LiDAR sensor
Prerequisites
To use the Voyant packages, you have two options:
- Docker container (recommended) - Cross-platform support with all dependencies included
- Native installation - Currently requires Ubuntu 22.04
Next Steps
After installing and verifying your setup with the quickstart guide:
- Explore the packaged tools for ready-to-use functionality
- Try out the examples to understand key concepts
- Refer to the API documentation for detailed reference
If you encounter any issues, please refer to our troubleshooting guide.