SKU: SEN0309
TFmini & TFmini Plus are ToF laser rangefinders. TFmini: 12m max range, 100Hz sampling, ¡À4cm (¡Ü6m) accuracy, UART, 5V/0.6W. Ideal for robot obstacle avoidance, UAV altitude hold. TFmini Plus: upgraded to 1000Hz, 10cm blind zone, IP65, UART/I2C, 5V/0.55W. Suitable for outdoor, automotive collision avoidance. Both compatible with Arduino, easy integration via DFRobot libraries.
Downloadable Resources
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Receive Angle | 2.3¡ã |
| 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¡ãC ~ 60¡ãC |
| Storage Temperature | -20¡ãC~75¡ãC |
| Anti-light Environment | 70Klux |
| Weight | 4.7g |
| Category | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Detecting Range | 0.1 m ¨C 12 m |
| Accuracy | ¡À5 cm (0.1¨C6 m); ¡À1% (6¨C12 m) | |
| Resolution | 5 mm | |
| Frame Rate | 1¨C1000 Hz (adjustable) | |
| Anti-ambient Light | 70 klux | |
| Operating Temperature | ?20 ¡ãC to 60 ¡ãC | |
| Protection Degree | IP65 | |
| Optical | Light Source | LED |
| Center Wavelength | 850 nm | |
| Signal Acceptance Angle | 3.6¡ã | |
| Electrical | Input Voltage | 5 V ¡À0.5 V |
| Average Current | ¡Ü 110 mA | |
| Power Consumption | 550 mW (Low Power Mode: 85 mW) | |
| Peak Current | 500 mA | |
| Communication Level | LVTTL (3.3 V) | |
| Communication Interface | UART, I2C, I/O | |
| Mechanical / Other | Enclosure Material | ABS + PC |
| Storage Temperature | ?20 ¡ãC to 75 ¡ãC | |
| Weight | 12 g | |
| Wire Length | 30 cm |
| Label | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| Black | GND | - |
| Red | VCC | + |
| Blue | RXD | Receive Data |
| Green | TXD | Transmit Data |
The pinouts of TFmini sensor and TFmini Plus sensor are all the same.
FAQ
Up to now, DFRobot has launched several LiDAR series products. Faced with so many options, we have launched the LiDAR Selection Reference Guide, which introduces the characteristics of each LiDAR in detail to help you choose.
For details, please refer to: Solid State LiDAR (Laser Radar) Selection Guide；Mechanical LiDAR (Laser Radar) Selection Guide
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