TDLidar app analytics for April 8

Stream real-time depth data from your iPhone's TrueDepth sensor directly to TouchDesigner via NDI. TDLidar captures the front-facing TrueDepth camera's depth map and broadcasts it as an NDI video source on your local network. TouchDesigner, Notch, and any NDI-compatible software can receive the stream instantly — no cables, no complex setup. FEATURES: • Real-time TrueDepth depth capture from the front camera • NDI streaming over Wi-Fi — auto-discovered by TouchDesigner • 16-bit depth precision encoded across R/G channels • Adjustable depth range (2m, 3m, 5m, 8m) • Configurable frame rate (15, 24, 30 fps) • Multiple depth resolution options • Live camera preview with stream status • Optimized for low power consumption HOW IT WORKS: Open TDLidar and grant camera + local network permissions Tap "Start NDI" to begin streaming In TouchDesigner, add an NDI In TOP — "TDLidar" appears automatically Use the included GLSL shader to decode depth values DEPTH ENCODING: Depth values (in meters) are encoded as 16-bit precision across the Red (high byte) and Green (low byte) channels of the NDI video stream. Reconstruct in TouchDesigner with: depth = (R × 256 + G) / 65535 × maxRange REQUIREMENTS: • iPhone X or later (TrueDepth camera required) • iOS 18.6 or later • Wi-Fi network (same network as your computer) • TouchDesigner or any NDI-compatible receiver Built for media artists, creative coders, and VJs who want to bring real-time 3D depth data into their TouchDesigner projects.