Getting Started
Last revision 2026/01/24
This guide covers the basics of using serial port protocol interfaces like Type-C and UART to transmit depth map data, including wiring instructions, power-up preview features, and real-time previews on the device's LCD screen.
Preparation
Uses the serial port protocol to provide interfaces and transmit data.
The physical interfaces we provide include type-c (virtual serial port) and 1.0mm 4pin
motherboard (UART), which can obtain depth map data for integration.
Product wiring instructions
After connecting to the computer through the type-c interface, it can identify /dev/ttyUSBx
(Linux) or COMx (Windows).
The usb2ttl module can also be used to connect the 4-PIN bus according to the hardware pin diagram (device screen face down).
| SEN0581 | TX | RX | GND | 5V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-TTL | RX | TX | GND | 5V |
Power-up preview
Button function: "Next" on the left and "Switch" on the right.
Screen display: the + word in the center of the screen is the ranging point, and the top right will display real-time xx cm on behalf of the distance ranging. If there is a large area of objects near the lens, "block!" will be displayed on the right of the screen. In other cases open!.
After the device is connected to the power supply, you can preview the depth pseudo-color map in real time on the built-in LCD screen of the device.
PC side preview interaction
Install COMTOOL on the upper computer before previewing and modifying the Settings on the PC.
Windows system:comtool-windows
Linux system:https://github.com/sipeed/MetaSense-ComTool
Note: Windows 7 and below systems need to install the driver, you can go to the FTDI official website to download.
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