Hokuyo UTM-30LX Scanning Laser Rangefinder Ressources

Hi,

My lab recently purchased a Hokuyo UTM-30LX Scanning Laser Rangefinder and I am running into some difficulties trying to operate it using the provided software. Do you have a basic set of start-up instructions? Is it possible to operate it using Visual Studio C++ Express Edition, or do we need the full version?

All the documentation may be located here (scroll down to the bottom of the page and use the provided credentials):

hokuyo-aut.jp/02sensor/07scanner/utm_30lx.html
ID: 505070
Password: urglxln

You will also find source code in C++ on the manufacturer’s website which will be useful to you:

hokuyo-aut.jp/cgi-bin/urg_programs_en/

Usually this satisfies most technical queries. You should have no problems in VC++ Express.