# \#slam **URL:** https://community.ouster.com/tag/slam/20.md [Latest](https://community.ouster.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.ouster.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.ouster.com/tags.md) --- ## [Does Ouster SLAM consume LEGACY PCAP IMU before OSF writing?](https://community.ouster.com/t/does-ouster-slam-consume-legacy-pcap-imu-before-osf-writing/511)
**Author:** [@mikehrub](https://community.ouster.com/u/mikehrub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/does-ouster-slam-consume-legacy-pcap-imu-before-osf-writing/511 "2026-08-21T18:19:11Z")
We are processing vehicle-mounted Ouster OS1-64 U02 data using Ouster SDK and ouster-cli. Capture details: Firmware: v2.5.3 IMU profile: LEGACY LiDAR mode: 1024x20 Current voxel test: 1.4 m Environment: open rural roa… --- ## [Legacy IMU packets present in PCAP but absent from OSF synchronized IMU fields](https://community.ouster.com/t/legacy-imu-packets-present-in-pcap-but-absent-from-osf-synchronized-imu-fields/512)
**Author:** [@mikehrub](https://community.ouster.com/u/mikehrub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/legacy-imu-packets-present-in-pcap-but-absent-from-osf-synchronized-imu-fields/512 "2026-08-21T18:02:05Z")
We are investigating an OS1-64 U02 capture processed with Ouster SDK and ouster-cli. Sensor and capture details: Sensor: OS1-64 U02 Firmware: v2.5.3 IMU profile: LEGACY LiDAR mode: 1024x20 IMU UDP port: 7503 LiDAR UDP… --- ## [Multi OS1 LiDAR scanners SLAM together](https://community.ouster.com/t/multi-os1-lidar-scanners-slam-together/472)
**Author:** [@Hutch07](https://community.ouster.com/u/Hutch07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/multi-os1-lidar-scanners-slam-together/472 "2026-03-26T20:51:12Z")
Can (2) OS1-64 rev 7 work simultaneously with SLAM to produce a pose of a vehicle / robot? (x/y/z/Roll/pitch/yaw ). We are trying to reduce drift in a very long corridor. --- ## [Lidar Motion Distortion Correction (Motion Compensation)](https://community.ouster.com/t/lidar-motion-distortion-correction-motion-compensation/468)
**Author:** [@Samahu](https://community.ouster.com/u/Samahu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/lidar-motion-distortion-correction-motion-compensation/468 "2026-03-18T00:24:06Z")
Motion compensation (often referred to as “deskewing”) is a technique used to correct for distortions in the pointcloud when collecting Lidar data while the sensor is in motion. Because mechanical spinning Lidar sensors … --- ## [Optimal Sensor and SLAM Configuration for "Crisp" Handheld and Drone Mapping](https://community.ouster.com/t/optimal-sensor-and-slam-configuration-for-crisp-handheld-and-drone-mapping/467)
**Author:** [@yggdrasil](https://community.ouster.com/u/yggdrasil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/optimal-sensor-and-slam-configuration-for-crisp-handheld-and-drone-mapping/467 "2026-03-17T07:23:19Z")
\[1\] Capturing “crisp” 3D maps that achieve high precision and high accuracy is a primary use case for many Ouster customers. Lidar selection and configuration, SLAM parameters, and data post processing all play a part … --- ## [Simple SLAM scripting with the SDK](https://community.ouster.com/t/simple-slam-scripting-with-the-sdk/56)
**Author:** [@yggdrasil](https://community.ouster.com/u/yggdrasil)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/simple-slam-scripting-with-the-sdk/56 "2026-03-11T15:04:41Z")
The Ouster python SDK provides a simple interface for getting started running SLAM on live and recorded data. The following is an example of programming SLAM using the API. More information about the API can be found in … --- ## [Imu data missing os1-128, pcap configuration help? \[SOLVED\]](https://community.ouster.com/t/imu-data-missing-os1-128-pcap-configuration-help-solved/441)
**Author:** [@devin](https://community.ouster.com/u/devin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/imu-data-missing-os1-128-pcap-configuration-help-solved/441 "2026-02-16T17:51:26Z")
Hello there, I’m assuming this is a relatively straightforward issue. I’m working with a researcher who has an os1-128 ouster lidar scanner, and I’m excited to see that in ouster-sdk v 16 there is support for using IMU … --- ## [Ouster SLAM using external GPS/IMU and calibration matrix](https://community.ouster.com/t/ouster-slam-using-external-gps-imu-and-calibration-matrix/330)
**Author:** [@uasdev](https://community.ouster.com/u/uasdev)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/ouster-slam-using-external-gps-imu-and-calibration-matrix/330 "2025-05-13T17:50:03Z")
Does anyone have experience performing a SLAM algorithm using an external GPS/IMU file with synchronized time steps and a calibration matrix? Any suggestions on software/workflows would be much appreciated. I was attemp… --- ## [Fitting Collected OS1 pointcloud to surveyed ground control points](https://community.ouster.com/t/fitting-collected-os1-pointcloud-to-surveyed-ground-control-points/244)
**Author:** [@Hutch07](https://community.ouster.com/u/Hutch07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/fitting-collected-os1-pointcloud-to-surveyed-ground-control-points/244 "2024-12-05T12:11:51Z")
Is it possible to Post-Process the OS1 data collected to get it to fit surveyed ground control points? Does this result in a modified SLAM trajectory that I can use with other cameras and sensors? --- ## [Convert Lidar surveyed sites into polygonal data that can be used in Architect](https://community.ouster.com/t/convert-lidar-surveyed-sites-into-polygonal-data-that-can-be-used-in-architect/144)
**Author:** [@Samahu](https://community.ouster.com/u/Samahu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/convert-lidar-surveyed-sites-into-polygonal-data-that-can-be-used-in-architect/144 "2024-07-24T05:26:47Z")
How to convert lidar surveyed sites into polygonal data that can be used in Architect This guide will work through using Meshlab a 3D mesh processing software and use it to convert point clouds - captured using Ouster s… --- ## [Request further information about the Ouster CLI Slam Algorithm?](https://community.ouster.com/t/request-further-information-about-the-ouster-cli-slam-algorithm/116)
**Author:** [@gia\_schillberg](https://community.ouster.com/u/gia_schillberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/request-further-information-about-the-ouster-cli-slam-algorithm/116 "2024-06-11T00:14:52Z")
What does the SLAM algorithm consist of? And where can I read up on it? --- ## [SLAM parameter tuning with Ouster SDK](https://community.ouster.com/t/slam-parameter-tuning-with-ouster-sdk/105)
**Author:** [@turner](https://community.ouster.com/u/turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.ouster.com/t/slam-parameter-tuning-with-ouster-sdk/105 "2024-05-22T21:43:11Z")
Running SLAM with a live Ouster sensor or using a pre-recorded dataset is simple and convenient using the Ouster python SDK. Ouster SDK SLAM is a technique used to create a map of the surroundings while simultaneously d…