Remote setup
- License file and microSD configuration in one remote session
- App, converter and onboard software ready to use
- A test scan together before we finish
Hardware
Parts you can source anywhere
A LiDAR, a single-board computer, a powerbank, a microSD card, a few screws and four printed parts. Only a screwdriver with M3 and M2.5 bits is needed.
| Part | Notes |
|---|---|
| Livox Mid-360 | Main sensor. Mid-360S also supported |
| NanoPi Zero 2 | Wi-Fi module required, no eMMC needed |
| microSD card | 64 GB minimum, U3/V30 or faster |
| Powerbank | Two outputs: 10 W+ and 12/20 V PD. Tested: HPS99 |
| LiDAR cable | Rigid 0.5 m or flexible 0.2 m |
| USB-C PD trigger | 12 or 20 V, soldered to the power end |
| V-mount plate | Optional, for a panorama camera on top |
| M3×8 ×4 | LiDAR to body |
| M2.5×12 ×4 | NanoPi to body |
| Fixator 1/4" | Handle or tripod mount |
| Printed parts | head, guard, stand, cover · PLA or PETG · 0.2 mm · supports on body only |
Download
Print files and software
Everything is hosted on GitHub. STL links open GitHub's 3D preview, where you can also download the file.
3D print · STL
Scanner body
Four parts, PLA or PETG.
Android · APK
Atlas Scanner app
Live map, quality metrics, file transfer and onboard software updates.
Windows · EXE
Scan converter
Converts .bin recordings in batches and trims start and end.
Windows · EXE
SD Card Installer
Flashes and configures the scanner's microSD card. Needs a license file from us.
Maintaining an older eMMC-based unit? The previous app and converter are in the legacy release.
Software
See the scan while you walk
The phone connects to the scanner over its own Wi-Fi. While you scan, the app draws the plan-view cloud and your trajectory, shows four quality metrics and the recording time left.
Field workflow
From power-on to point cloud
- 01
Power on
Connect the powerbank. Recording starts automatically.
- 02
Hold still for 5 s
Keep the scanner flat and still, then lift it slowly.
- 03
Walk the space
Follow the live map and the scanning tips in the app.
- 04
Stop
From the app, or just disconnect the power.
- 05
Copy the scan
To a USB drive on the scanner, or straight to your phone.
- 06
Convert and process
Batch-convert the recordings on your PC and build the point cloud.
Videos
Watch it built and used
Short clips from our YouTube channel: assembly, a full scan, the app, and an accuracy test.
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ShortAssembly in 5–10 minutes
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ShortFrom power-on to point cloud
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ShortApp interface and scanning tips
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VideoAccuracy vs total station
More on the channel: youtube.com/@a2-lab
Setup
You build the hardware. We set up the software.
We flash and configure your microSD card in a short remote session with the SD Card Installer. Put the card in the scanner and start scanning.
Custom build
- Your form factor on the same architecture
- Integration with your camera, mount or vehicle
- Assembly and configuration for your task
Pay with promotion
Run a YouTube channel, blog or community about scanning, surveying or robotics? Setup can be paid with a review or a feature of OpenSLAM.
Offer a collaborationSetup is a paid option. Terms are agreed individually: message us on Telegram at @Al_And_Leon.
See it work
Real scans, real numbers
Live demo
Colored cloud + panoramic tour
Insta360 footage colors the point cloud and builds a walkable tour in the browser.
Open tour → AccuracyOpenSLAM vs total station
Point cloud measurements compared with a total station survey.
Watch on YouTube → Open source37 stars, 7 forks
Build guide, STL files and tools under the MIT license.
View repository →
Roadmap
What is coming next
| Feature | Status | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Own SLAM engine | Coming soon | End-to-end in-house pipeline, from scan to point cloud |
| GNSS integration | In progress | Geo-referenced clouds in world coordinates |
| Ground control points | Planned | Correct drift between surveyed reference points |
| Cloud upload service | Planned | Upload colored, panorama-tagged clouds from the field |
FAQ
Questions before you build
Is OpenSLAM free?
The hardware design and STL files are published under the MIT license. Remote software setup is a paid option.
How does remote setup work?
You insert a microSD card into your PC and join a short remote session. We provide the license file and run the SD Card Installer. Then you put the card in the scanner and it is ready.
Can I pay with advertising?
Yes, if you have an audience in scanning, surveying, construction tech or robotics. Message us on Telegram and tell us about your channel.
How accurate is it?
We compared OpenSLAM clouds with total station measurements on a real site. The comparison video is on our YouTube channel.
Can I get colored point clouds?
Yes. Mount an Insta360 camera on the optional V-mount plate. The pipeline colors the cloud from the 360° footage and builds a panoramic tour.
Do you work with teams outside Russia?
Yes. Setup and support are remote, so your location does not matter.