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# Sensors

The Sensor Controller window allows you to configure the available cameras and sensors. When connected in real-time to rover, this window will allow you to trigger the sensors ON/OFF during your scan.

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## LiDAR

### SpatialExplorer Real-time LiDAR Sensor Options

|     |                                                                                              |
| --- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| OFF | Deactivates the LiDAR sensor.                                                                |
| SLT | Activates the LiDAR sensor, but does not display the point cloud in the main viewing window. |
| ACT | Activates the LiDAR sensor and displays the point cloud in the main viewing window.          |

## Camera

### SpatialExplorer Real-time Camera Sensor Options

|     |                                                                                                         |
| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| OFF | Physically deactivates the camera sensor.                                                               |
| SLT | Activates the camera sensor, but does not display the photo preview frustum in the main viewing window. |
| ACT | Activates the camera sensor and displays the photo preview frustum in the main viewing window.          |


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