{"product_id":"tfmini-plus-tof-single-point-ranging-solid-state-lidar-sensor-12m-uart-i2c-ip65","title":"TFmini Plus ToF Single-Point Ranging Solid State LiDAR Sensor (12m, UART \/ I2C, IP65)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTFmini Plus is a mini single-point ranging solid state LIDAR based on the TFmini. TFmini Plus inherits the advantages of TFmini and further improves the overall performance of the product - increasing the output frame rate, reducing the blind spot and improving data stability and accuracy. At the same time, the IP65 level of protection has been added and the compensation algorithms have been optimised to greatly expand its applications and scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall Size \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTFmini Plus solid state lidar features a tiny size of 35*21*18.5mm (1.38*0.83*1.73”), as large as a man’s finger, but it brings us excellent ranging performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0641\/5437\/files\/E39010-content1.webp?v=1791610304\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003cb\u003eUART and I2C\u003c\/b\u003e communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetecting Range \u003cb\u003e0.1m~12m\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch lower power consumption: minimum \u003cb\u003e85 mW\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore flexible detecting frequency: increasing the frame rate from 100Hz\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eto\u003cb\u003e 1000Hz\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing the \u003cb\u003eblind zone to 10cm\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupports Pix\u003c\/b\u003e and customized output protocols.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetection distance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTFmini Plus is a short to medium range TOF radar.It's detection distance is up to 12m, the blind zone is 10cm, resolution is 5mm and signal acceptance angle is 3.6°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum edge length of 6 cm within a detection distance of 1m; Minimum edge length of 72 cm within a detection distance of 12m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0641\/5437\/files\/E39010-content2.webp?v=1791610336\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchematics of the range of distance measurement and effectiveness of the product\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0641\/5437\/files\/E39010-content3.webp?v=1791610354\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum side length for effective detection corresponds to detecting range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy to Start\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis TOF Lidar sensor works well with all sorts of Arduino controllers. It can be easily integrated into the system when used with the Arduino library developed by DFRobot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0641\/5437\/files\/E39010-content4.webp?v=1791610373\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafer and More Stable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIP65 enclosures\u003c\/b\u003e could effectively prevent water and dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing drone-level vibration tests\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fear of outdoor light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow effect of temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple radars detect the same object without interfering with each other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow effect of the reflectivity of the target object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is TOF?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTFmini Plus is based on TOF, namely, Time of Flight principle. To be specific, the product emits modulation wave of near infrared ray on a periodic basis, which will be reflected after contacting object. The product obtains the time of flight by measuring round-trip phase difference and then calculates relative range between the product and the detection object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTFmini Plus is a small single-point solid state LiDAR with unique optical and electrical algorithms that can realize accurate and quick distance measurement as well as keep a stable and high-sensitive performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The maintenance of this product should be done by the professional technician, and the product can only work with the factory spare part for ensuring the performance and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. This product itself has no polarity and over-voltage protection. Please properly connect and supply power as described in this manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.Operating temperature of this product is between -20℃ and 60℃. Do not use it beyond this temperature range to prevent malfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Storage temperature of this product is between -20℃ and 75℃. Do not store it beyond this temperature range to prevent malfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. For ensuring the product performance, do not open the product shell to do any adjustment or maintenance against the instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Detecting object with high reflectivity, such as the mirror or the smooth floor tile, may cause a system malfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. The product will malfunction if there is any transparent object between it and the detecting object, such as glass or water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. The product will malfunction if its emitting or receiving IR-pass filter is covered by the dust. Please keep the IR-pass filters clean. Please do not spread ethyl alcohol on the IR-pass filters, which are made of acrylic, IR-pass filters will be damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Please do not pull the fine wire, the wire may be damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Please always send the command of save settings when try to modify parameters of TFmini Plus, otherwise the settings will not take effect. Bytes with yellow undertone“SU”represent checksum: sum of all bytes from Head to payload. Lower 8 bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetection of vehicle and pedestrian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle collision avoidance and safety warning systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUAV assisted takeoff and landing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltimeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0641\/5437\/files\/E39010-content5.webp?v=1791610395\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Product Characteristics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetecting Range: 0.1m~12m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: ±5cm@ (0.1-6m), ±1%@(6m-12m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame Rate : 1-1000Hz(adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-ambient Light: 70klux \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Temperature: -20℃~60℃\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection Degree: IP65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptical Characteristics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Source: LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Center Wavelength: 850nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal Acceptance Angle: 3.6°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectrical Characteristics  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Voltage: 5V±0.5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Current: ≤110mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Consumption: 550mW (Low Power Mode: 85mW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak Current: 500mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication Level: LVTTL (3.3V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication Interface: UART, I2C, I\/O \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOthers \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure Material: ABS+PC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage Temperature: -20℃~75℃\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire Length: 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping List\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTFmini Plus(ToF) Laser Range Sensor x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wiki.dfrobot.com\/sen0309\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Wiki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/May-DFRobot\/DFRobot\/blob\/master\/SEN0309%20TFmini-Plus%20RoHS2.0%20Report.PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTFmini-Plus RoHS 2.0 Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/May-DFRobot\/DFRobot\/blob\/master\/SEN0309%20TFmini-Plus_DSS_SHEM2211009342Ver_CE-SH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTFmini-Plus CE-SH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DFRobot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67644649963597,"sku":"E39010-001","price":119.34,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0641\/5437\/files\/E39010-win1.jpg?v=1791610441","url":"https:\/\/www.mlab.com.au\/products\/tfmini-plus-tof-single-point-ranging-solid-state-lidar-sensor-12m-uart-i2c-ip65","provider":"MLAB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}