2
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of Kaarta Stencil
®
2. In this document you will find complete
instructions to use Stencil 2 from initial set up to mastery. You’ll learn to operate the scanner,
interface with a computer, and to customize the parameters for best results. This guide also
covers GNSS operations, provides tips for optimum data collection, and gives detailed
instructions on working with point clouds.
This guide also answers questions with a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Case Studies.
With Stencil 2, comes a Kaarta Documentation Drive that contains a copy of this user guide,
training slides, the mechanical mounting interface plate dimensions, and the Circle_Centered.obj
file.
Visit our website for additional information and updates.
www.kaarta.com
O V E R V I E W
Kaarta Stencil
®
2 is a low cost, customizable mobile mapping platform for rapid mobile scanning;
a computer small enough to fit in your hand but powerful enough to process and view any of the
data it captures.
C A R E
Like any precision instrument, take precautions to ensure a long, useful life of the device. Treat it
with care. Avoid rough handling, dust, and water exposure. Use the shipping case to protect it
during transportation.
S C O P E
These instructions are for Stencil 2 Software Version S2-20.02 with Ubuntu 16.04 installed.
Software Updates and Hardware Upgrades are available for all Stencils. Please email
with the Stencil Serial Number for the best options for your
particular unit. See
Release Notes
for a summary of new features for Stencil 2 and a list of the
newest features included in this release. Older Release notes are at the end of this manual.