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Python driver for 2D LiDARs (LDROBOT LD14P and more) — a Pythonic port of kaiaai/LDS

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I've hooked up 2D LiDARs to Raspberry Pi, wrote Python library lds2d

Name: I've hooked up 2D LiDARs to Raspberry Pi, wrote Python library lds2d
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Author: iliaov

by iliaov·Jun 4, 2026·2 points·1 comment

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●●SolidNiche GemShip It

One Python library for 23 LiDAR models with hardware-free demo mode.

Strengths

•PID motor control for host-driven LiDARs like Xiaomi LDS02RR is genuinely clever engineering.
•Browser visualizer with --demo flag means you can test without buying hardware.
•Clean API abstraction across LDROBOT, YDLIDAR, RPLIDAR protocol differences.

Weaknesses

•Hardware PWM path marked as not yet hardware-verified, could have edge cases.
•Niche audience limits broader appeal beyond robotics and sensor integration work.

Post Description

Try it in 60 seconds - no hardware needed. It supports 23+ LiDAR models including LDROBOT, YDLIDAR, RPLIDAR, 3irobotix, Neato, Xiaomi, Camsense and Hitachi-LG.