Your First Scan

This guide walks you through your first point cloud capture with the Lixel L2 Pro.

Before You Start

Ensure you have:

• ✓ Fully charged battery
• ✓ LixelGO app installed and connected
• ✓ A clear space to scan
• ✓ Good lighting (helps colorization)

Step 1: Power On

1. Insert a charged battery
2. Press and hold the power button (3 seconds)
3. Wait for the scanner to initialize (LED status indicators)
4. Open LixelGO — connect via WiFi

Step 2: Configure Settings

In LixelGO, set your preferences:

Step 3: Start Scanning

1. Position yourself at the start point
2. Hold the device at hip/chest level
3. Tap "Start" in LixelGO
4. Walk naturally through the space

Scanning Technique

• Walk speed: Normal walking pace (unlike PortalCam)
• Path: Overlapping zigzag pattern
• Height: Keep relatively level
• Coverage: The app shows real-time point cloud

Step 4: Monitor in Real-Time

LixelGO shows:

• Real-time point cloud preview
• Camera images
• Battery status
• Memory usage
• RTK status (if applicable)

Step 5: Complete the Scan

When you've covered your area:

1. Tap "Stop" in LixelGO
2. The scan saves automatically
3. Review the point cloud preview
4. Transfer data for processing

Data Transfer Options

Direct to LixelStudio

1. Connect L2 Pro to computer via USB
2. Open LixelStudio
3. Import the scan data
4. Process and export

To Splat Labs Cloud

1. Process in LixelStudio first
2. Export as PLY or SPLAT format
3. Upload to cloud.rockrobotic.com

Time Estimates

Understanding Results

The L2 Pro produces:

• Point Cloud: .LAS format, 1M points/m²
• Images: .JPG from dual 48MP cameras
• Trajectory: Device path data

Quality Indicators

What's Next?

• Troubleshooting — Solve common issues
• Platform Guide — Host on Splat Labs
• Measurements — Use precision tools