YDLIDAR TSA 360° TOF Omnidirectional LIDAR Distance Sensor 8m UART

Lidar stands for “Light Detection and Ranging.” This is an ToF LIDAR rsensor, meaning it sends out pulses of energy, and uses ToF to determine obstacle distance. It measures the time it takes for each laser pulse to bounce back from an obstacle. This pulsed laser measurement is used to create 2D or 3D models (also known as a point cloud).

LIDAR Sensors are high-performance distance sensors offering long-range distance sensing, high resolution & accuracy in readings, long life, smaller size, and digital interface. LIDAR sensors use multiple technologies to calculate the obstacle distance - using time of flight, pulsed array emitters, etc.

YDLiDAR TSA is a 360° 2D LiDAR that uses the ToF principle, it is designed to rotate 360° and continuously output the point cloud data of the scanning environment. It includes unique optics, electricity, and algorithms to achieve stability, precision, sensitivity, and high-speed distance measurement techniques to output point cloud data. 

The speed of rotation is 6Hz. The sensor is capable of outputting up to 3000 readings per second. It can detect points up to 8m with high accuracy. The sensor comes with a high Angle resolution of 0.72°.

It operates on 5V and can communicate directly with a microcontroller/ PLC( use a USB to UART Converter to connect to computer). Please go through the development manual under the Technical Details Tab for the detailed commands and responses by the sensor.

YDLIDAR provides an evaluation software - Point Cloud Viewer to test and use the sensor. The software can display live sensor reading, log readings and also debug messages. Use this software as a plug and play option to test and evaluate the sensor for your application.

Linux SDK are available to write your own custom code.

LiDAR is used alongside other sensors such as cameras and RADAR for mapping, object detection and identification, and navigation as they are relatively independent on varying lighting conditions. 

Features:

• The sensor can provide 360° Point Cloud Data
• Fully Enclosed Construction offers light protection from dust, water, etc. 
• Designed with High accuracy & stable performance
• High Accuracy: ToF Technology offers better performance compared to Triangulation
• LIDAR technology ensures even small objects can be detected reliably
• Long measuring range of up to 8m with minimal blind zone
• Strong resistance to ambient light interference
• Operating Voltage of 5V
• Onboard UART port to connect it to a computer
• YDLIDAR Point Cloud Viewer Software available for plug-and-play device evaluation - live view, logging and debugging 
• Low power consumption, small size, stable performance, and long service life
• Class I eye safety
• Motor speed adjustable, the proposed speed is 6Hz

Applications:

• Robot navigation and obstacle avoidance
• 360 degree SLAM
• Robot ROS teaching and research
• Environmental scanning and 3D reconstruction
• Navigation and obstacle avoidance of home robots/ robot vacuum cleaners

Package Includes:

1 x YDLIDAR TSA 360 Degree LIDAR Sensor

The pictures shown here are for illustration purposes only.

Schematics of the ToF Principle:

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