{"product_id":"tfmini-infrared-time-of-flight-distance-sensor-discontinued","title":"TFmini Infrared Time of Flight Distance Sensor [Discontinued]","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've got many distance sensors, and the \u003cstrong\u003eTFmini Distance Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nice addition. This sensor bounces light off objects and returns the distance in centimeters. It's a nice compact plastic package, with \u003cstrong\u003eUART\u003c\/strong\u003e serial output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the company calls this a \"LiDAR\" but it is not a true LIDAR. Instead, its a time-of-flight (ToF) infrared sensor like the VL53L0X.\u003c\/strong\u003e That said, it's easy to use, and since it spits out the data directly over serial, you don't need a complex driver as long as you have a serial port available. If you're using with a computer rather than a microcontroller, you can plug this into a USB console cable and run our Python library to read sensor distance data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese kinds of Time of Flight sensors are really common in robotics or UAV projects, but they can also be used for automation, interactive art, and motion sensing. Can detect 30cm to 12 meters (ideal), with ±4cm from 0.3 to 6m and ±6cm up to 12m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a color-coded cable. Power with 5V on the red (power) and black (ground) wires. Then read data from the green TX wire, the logic level is 3.3V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use this sensor with Arduino, or CircuitPython\/Python (for microcontrollers or Raspberry Pi) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry a large variety of distance sensors here if this fellow isn't what you're looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-technical-details-content\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (excluding hookup wire): 42 x 15 x 16mm (LxWxH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHookup wire length: approx 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Voltage: 5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Power: ≤120mW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Peak Current: 800mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUART TTL Voltage: 3.3V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaud Rate: 115200 8N1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Detected Object Size at 2m: 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Temperature: -10℃ ~ 60℃\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Wavelength: 850nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal Acceptance Angle: 2.3°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTFMini's Github repository\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevision History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs of January 31, 2019 this item comes with a cable that has 0.1\" header tips for easy breadboarding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"product-files\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-2 col-md-3 col-sm-3 col-xs-4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46375170080825,"sku":"vge1787257853193","price":33.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9176\/8121\/files\/tfmini-infrared-time-of-flight-distance-sensor-discontinued_1.jpg?v=1787257862","url":"https:\/\/myoutfitstore.shop\/products\/tfmini-infrared-time-of-flight-distance-sensor-discontinued","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}