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The Benewake TFmini Plus is a compact, waterproof IP65-rated lidar distance sensor offering a 0.1m to 12m range with 5mm accuracy and an adjustable frame rate up to 1000Hz. Featuring UART, I/O, and IIC interfaces, it integrates effortlessly with popular microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi, making it ideal for industrial security, smart transportation, autonomous vehicles, and more.
| Brand | DIYmall |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 12 Grams |
| Battery Description | Disposable 5V battery |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Measuring Range | 0.1m-12m |
| International Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.57 x 2.4 x 1.26 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.04 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | DIYmall |
| Manufacturer | DIYmall |
| Part Number | TFmini Plus |
N**.
works well once you know .....
I learned a lot on these LiDAR units from Benewake.The TF Mini Plus is a 4 pin interface, capable of Serial or I2C communication.Default is Serial, but if you want to switch to I2C, follow these steps:1. download the GUI program from Benewake. This works on PC only2. connect the TF Mini Plus to a TTL to USB converter3. Plug into USB port of computer4. run the GUI program and select the COM port/BAUD5. So I switched to I2C using @snoozer sequence:6. Send command 5A 05 0A 01 6A7. Send command 5A 04 11 6F (however not sure this step did anything)Now it will be in I2C mode, but the access to the GUI program is unavailable until you switch it back to Serial mode.
R**L
Nicely priced for the functionality
Works well but would have been better with additional mounting points.
S**O
Not for Drones
I test it in a FPV plane (drone), and I can confirm that the electronics of this TFMini Plus is generating interference in the GPS band, so it is no suitable for fligh, not even using copper tape. Not recomended at all.
G**S
Solid Product
Using as altitude range finder on autonomous model airplane during landings. Good product.
A**.
~20sec response time?
Connected to an ESP32, I find it takes ~20seconds from change in distance to target until the change is reported in the output! This is unacceptably slow, making it unusable!!I submitted a request at the Benewake website. Hope to get an answer to reduce the response time.10.17.2024. Ibrahim from Benewake contacted me the same evening following this review. Very much appreciated the attention!I have since found, reading the sensor far more frequently than really needed makes the output settle to correct value quicker. Ibrahim shared my observation could be 'cuz of the filtering algorithm within the sensor. I like this package, therefore will continue exploring some more to find a solution that works for my application
A**R
Great for Pixhawk Drone Builds
Works great for a UAV project I am working on
P**R
Easy and really great
It is an awesome product and easy to use.
J**2
Complicated to get started, but works great once it's going!
It took me a while to get this going on my Adafruit Feather running CircuitPython because there is no compatible library. After some programming though, I was able to get this up and running and I am really happy with the performance!
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