TFMini - Micro LiDAR Module, distance meter

Product detailed description

TFMini - Micro LiDAR Module, distance meter

TFMini is a ToF (Time of Flight) LiDAR sensor capable of measuring the distance to an object from 30 centimeters to up to 12 meters! As with all LiDAR sensors, the effective detection distance will vary depending on the lighting conditions and reflectivity of the target object, but what makes this sensor special is its size. Measuring only 42x15x16mm, the TFMini allows LiDAR to be integrated into applications traditionally reserved for smaller sensors, such as the SHARP GP series of infrared rangefinders. Power supply is 5V, UART is 3.3V 115200 bps.

This version of the TFMini comes with an easy-to-use cable. The four wires are terminated with pins, making it easy to use with Arduino and other platforms.

Specifications:

• Supply voltage: 5V
• Average power: <= 120 mW
• LED peak current: 800 mA
• Measuring distance: 0.3 to 12m
• Minimum size of detected object in 2m: 20mm
• Operating wavelength: 850 nm
• Accuracy: 5mm
• Signal reception angle: 2.3°
• UART 3.3V serial output.
• Baud rate: 115200 8N1

Included in delivery:

• 1pc TFMini - Micro LiDAR Module, distance meter
• 2 pcs cable

Sources:

Datasheet Hookup Guide GitHub Library

Remark:

• This product is not a standalone functional unit and may require professional installation.
• Product images are for illustration purposes only and may sometimes differ from the actual appearance of the item. However, this does not change its basic properties.
• This product does not use laser light to determine distance. Instead, it contains LEDs and optics. Many such systems are marketed under the name "LiDAR", although it may be more appropriate to consider this equipment as a "Time of Flight Infrared Rangefinder". It differs significantly from traditional IR rangefinders in that it uses ToF to determine range rather than triangulation - as the Sharp GP series devices do.