Computer setup and Network setting for LIDAR VLP-16 to the ROS and Ubuntu
Computer setup Connect the LIDAR sensor with the computer via LAN cable to the ethernet port and power on the LIDAR Now the red light starts blinking on the LIDAR hub Turn the wifi of the computer off Configure the computer IP address First of all open setting which is in the application and at the top right corner Now clock on the tab network on the left column and then click on the "+" sign to add ethernet network manually After clicking on the "+" sign one dialog box will open which is looking like the box given below. add the name for the velodyne network in the "Identity->name". Now go to IPv4 to set the address and netmask and then click on the save or add to generate the connection with lidar Checking the configuration To check if your lidar is connected with your computer open the 192.168.1.201 ip address in your web browser. Following page should be appear: Installing the ROS depe...