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TF Mini LiDAR(ToF) Laser Range Sensor

SKU: SEN0259 Brand: DFRobot

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Replaced by: ToF Lidar

This product has been replaced by: ToF Lidar
This product is no longer available. This page is only for reference.

Introduction

The TF Mini LiDAR is an unidirectional laser range finder based upon time-of-flight (ToF) technology. It consists of special optical and electronic devices, which integrates adaptive algorithm for indoor and outdoor application environment. It has tiny body and high performance in distance measurement.

The laser sensor can be used as a distance-measuring tool to detect the distance from it to obstacles. It can also be used as an eye of a robot; it provides distance information for robotic safe avoidance and route selection. It supports for system automation in a variety of machine control scenarios. Because of its small size, light weight and low power consumption, it is also suitable for altitude hold quad-copters and terrain following.

Figure 1: TF Mini Optical Stimulation Light Path

TF Mini's maximum detection distance is 12 meters. TF Mini also supports 100Hz sampling resolution, within 6 meters, its accuracy is within 4cm, 6~12 meters, accuracy within 6 cm. FOV of 2.3 degree. Its anti-interference is strong, and can work in outdoor light; the overall weight is 4.7g.

Measurement range schematic diagram

TF Mini LiDAR adopts UART (TTL) communication interface, can supplied by standard 5V, and its average power consumption is 0.6w. It can be compatible with a variety of Arduino controllers. With the DFRobot Gravity IO Expansion Shield, Arduino can be plugged in directly without additional wiring.

It can be easily integrated into the system when used with the Arduino library developed by DFRobot.

Arduino TF mini Connection Diagram

NOTE:

The product may be invalid when probing objects with high reflectivity, such as mirrors and smooth tiles.

When there are transparent objects, such as glass and water, between the product and the tested object, it may become invalid.

Do not touch the circuit board with your bare hands. If necessary, please wear an electrostatic wristband or antistatic gloves.

FEATURES

Unidirectional laser range finder

Maximum Detection Range: 12m

Perform excellent in distance measurement, high precision.

Support 100Hz sampling resolution, responsive.

Small size and low power consumption.

APPLICATIONS

Machine control and safety measurement systems

Laser range finder robot

Altitude hold quad-copters and terrain following

Specification

Voltage Range: 4.5V-6V

Communication Interface: UART (TTL)

Working Range: 0.3m-12m (indoor)

The Maximum Range of Reflectivity 10%:5m

Average Power: 0.6W

Acceptance Angle: 2.3°

Minimum Resolution: 5mm

Refresh Frequency: 100Hz

Ranging Accuracy: 1% (<6m), 2% (6 ~ 12m)

Ranging Unit: mm

Band: 850nm

Size: 1.65in x0.59in x0.63in / 42mm x15mm x16mm

Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 60°C

Storage Temperature: -20°C~75°C

Anti-light Environment: 70Klux

Weight: 4.7g

Documents

Product wiki
More Documents

Parts List

TF Mini LiDAR(12m) x1

TF Mini LiDAR(12m) A wire x1

TF Mini LiDAR(12m) B wire x1

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