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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # CS20 Dual-Resolution 3D ToF 360 Degree LiDAR (5V, 5m) **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SEN0579 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/cs20-dual-resolution-3d-tof-360-degree-lidar-5v-5m.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/cs20-dual-resolution-3d-tof-360-degree-lidar-5v-5m.html.md)) The dual-resolution 3D Time-of-flight 360-degree 3D LiDAR is equipped with a ToF image sensor and is compatible with systems like Linux, Windows, ROS, and... ## Pricing - **Price:** $274.95 (inc GST) — $249.95 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $237.45 (exc GST) · 12+ $227.45 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). - We can dispatch 1 today, and up to 60 more in 8–12 days. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=SEN0579:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart. - **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/SEN0579:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. (Query form `cart/link.md?items=...` also works but some robots parsers refuse query strings here.) - **Checkout** is completed on-site and includes a captcha at the payment step. Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description This CS20 Dual-Resolution 3D TOF Solid-state LiDAR is equipped with a ToF image sensor with a resolution of 640\*480 and uses ToF technology to capture three-dimensional information of objects and space. It can accurately measure distances up to 5m while consuming an average of only 1.2W of power. This makes it a convenient and efficient tool for 3D perception applications. The [LiDAR](https://www.dfrobot.com/category-313.html) is compact and lightweight and compatible with multiple operating systems, including Linux, Windows, ROS, and Android. It is powered and outputs phase information through a Type C interface. And users can obtain depth, point clouds, and other data via the SDK. It is widely used in various applications such as robot SLAM, volume measurement, face recognition, somatosensory interaction, 3D modeling, security monitoring, and people counting. Compared to 3D structured-light cameras, ToF depth cameras offer several advantages, such as a small blind spot, linearly related measurement errors that are not affected by distance or scene texture, fast imaging speed, and strong environmental adaptability. Many commercially available ToF depth cameras are currently afflicted by relatively high costs and limited depth resolution, which can lead to less precise depth information capture. But this cost-effective camera sensor not only has excellent 3D imaging capabilities but also achieves millimeter-level measurement accuracy. ![How it works - Dual-Resolution 3D ToF Depth Camera Sensor](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/1_6496465c606.png) Figure: How does the Dual-Resolution 3D ToF LiDAR work ![Design of Dual-Resolution 3D ToF Depth Camera Sensor](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/3_46041705ffc.png) Figure: Design of Dual-Resolution 3D ToF LiDAR ![Overview of Dual-Resolution 3D ToF Depth Camera Sensor](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/2_33494ba36c0.png) Figure: Overview of Dual-Resolution 3D ToF LiDAR **Tested 3D Point Cloud Effect** ![3D Point Cloud Images for Resolution Comparison](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/3DPointCloudImagesforResolutionComparison_17984689508.png) Figure: 3D Point Cloud Images for Resolution Comparison ![Close-up View of 3D Point Cloud Image (640*480)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Close-upViewof3DPointCloudImage_177594aa25e.png) Figure: Close-up View of 3D Point Cloud Image (640\*480) ![3D Point Cloud Image in Dark Environment (Drawer)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/3DPointCloudImageinDarkEnvironment_149613580ff.png) Figure: 3D Point Cloud Image in Dark Environment (Drawer) **What are the differences between 3D ToF cameras and the previous ordinary cameras (2D)?** 3D ToF camera can detect the depth of field distance of space. This means that it can provide accurate data on the distance of each point in the image from the camera. In contrast, an ordinary 2D camera can only capture and record objects within its view but does not include information about their distances from the camera.With a 3D ToF camera, the real scene can be restored through three-dimensional coordinates, and applications such as scene modeling can be realized. ### Features 20. Millimeter-level measurement accuracy 21. Typical measurement range: 0.1- 5m@indoor white wall 22. Resolution: 640\*480 23. High dynamic measurement range 24. Supports depth and signal amplitude timing synchronization 25. Adjustable range and frame rate ### Applications 27. Robot SLAM 28. Volume measurement 29. Face recognition 30. Somatosensory interaction 31. 3D modeling 32. Security monitoring/People counting ### Specification 34. Model: CS20 35. Depth Resolution: 640×480/320×240 36. Range Ability: 0.1-5m, indoor 37. VCSEL Wavelength: 940nm 38. Accuracy: 1% @white wall 39. FOV: H60° × V45° (Receiver) 40. Size: 48mm × 34mm × 12mm/1.89×1.34×0.47" 41. Data Transmission: USB 2.0, Type C Interface 42. Power Supply: 5V, 0.5A 43. Power Dissipation: 1.2W 44. Operating System: Linux/Windows/ROS/Android 45. Operating Temperature: -10 to 50°C 46. Security: Class 1 ### Documents 48. [Product wiki](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/SKU_SEN0579_Dual_Resolution_3D_TOF_Depth_Camera_Sensor_5m) ### Parts List 50. CS20 Dual-Resolution 3D TOF Solid-state LiDAR (5m)× 1 ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/S/E/SEN0579-1.jpg)