Benewake TFmini Plus LiDAR Sensor IP65 Waterproof 12m Range
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Waterproof IP65 LiDAR Sensor with 12m Range and 1000Hz Frequency
The Benewake TFmini Plus is a cost-effective, waterproof LiDAR distance sensor offering 12m range, IP65 protection, and up to 1000Hz sampling rate. With UART and I2C interfaces, 5mm resolution, and excellent sunlight resistance (70klux), this compact sensor is perfect for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, and drone applications requiring reliable distance measurement in challenging environments.
Key Features
- IP65 Waterproof Rating - Dust-tight and water-resistant for outdoor and industrial use
- 12m Detection Range - Measures distances from 0.1m to 12m
- High Frequency - Adjustable 1-1000Hz sampling rate (100Hz standard)
- Dual Interface - UART and I2C communication, switchable by command
- 5mm Resolution - Precise distance measurements
- Excellent Accuracy - ±5cm at 0.1-6m, ±1% at 6-12m
- Sunlight Resistant - 70klux ambient light immunity
- Wide Temperature Range - Operates -20°C to 60°C
- Low Power - 550mW average power consumption
- Compact Design - Small size with 30cm cable included
Perfect For
- Drone altitude holding and terrain following
- Robotics obstacle detection and navigation
- Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects
- Industrial automation and level sensing
- Outdoor distance measurement applications
- Smart agriculture and environmental monitoring
- Parking sensors and vehicle detection
Technical Specifications
- Model: TFmini Plus
- Detection Range: 0.1m to 12m
- Accuracy: ±5cm (0.1-6m), ±1% (6-12m)
- Resolution: 5mm
- Sampling Frequency: 1-1000Hz (adjustable, 100Hz standard)
- Light Sensitivity: 70klux ambient light resistance
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
- Waterproof Rating: IP65 (dust-tight, water-resistant)
- Light Source: LED 850nm wavelength
- Receiving Angle: 3.6 degrees
- Supply Voltage: 5V ± 0.5V
- Average Current: 110mA
- Peak Current: 300mA
- Average Power: 550mW
- Communication Level: LVTTL (3.3V)
- Interface: UART, I/O, and I2C (default UART, switchable by command)
- Cable Length: 30cm
- Weight: 35g
Advantages Over TFmini
The TFmini Plus represents a significant milestone in Benewake's cost-effective LiDAR development. Beyond the low cost, small size, and low power consumption of the original TFmini, the Plus version adds:
- Improved frame rate up to 1000Hz
- IP65 waterproof and dustproof enclosure
- Optimized compensation algorithms for better accuracy
- I2C interface support in addition to UART
- Enhanced sunlight resistance
- Expanded application scenarios for outdoor and industrial use
IP65 Protection
The IP65 rating means the TFmini Plus is completely dust-tight (IP6X) and protected against water jets from any direction (IPX5). This makes it suitable for outdoor installations, agricultural applications, and industrial environments where dust and moisture are present.
Flexible Communication
The sensor supports both UART and I2C interfaces, with the ability to switch between them using simple commands. This flexibility makes it compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers and development boards including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, and other embedded systems.
Applications
- Drones & UAVs: Altitude hold, terrain following, precision landing
- Robotics: Obstacle avoidance, navigation, cliff detection
- Industrial Automation: Level measurement, position sensing, safety zones
- Smart Agriculture: Crop height monitoring, sprayer height control
- Transportation: Vehicle detection, parking sensors, traffic monitoring
- IoT Devices: Smart bins, tank level monitoring, proximity detection
What's Included
- 1× Benewake TFmini Plus LiDAR Sensor
- 30cm connection cable
Compatible With
- Arduino (all models with UART/I2C)
- Raspberry Pi (all models)
- STM32 microcontrollers
- ESP32 and ESP8266
- Pixhawk and other flight controllers
- Any microcontroller with UART or I2C support
Important Notes
- Requires 5V ± 0.5V power supply
- Communication level is 3.3V LVTTL
- Default interface is UART (switchable to I2C via command)
- IP65 rated for dust and water resistance
- Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C
- 30cm cable included for easy connection
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Excellent sunlight resistance (70klux)
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