Laser sensor LIDAR Lite V3 Pixhawk lite

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The LIDAR Lite V3 Pixhawk lite laser sensor is a compact and lightweight device designed to measure distance with high accuracy and speed. It works based on the principle of laser reflection. The sensor uses an infrared laser diode and receiver to measure the time it takes for a laser pulse to reflect off an object and reflect back to the receiver.

The main advantage of the sensor is its ability to work with the Pixhawk autopilot system. It is used for autonomous and unmanned systems such as drones and robots. This means that the sensor can be easily integrated into these systems to perform many tasks, such as measuring the distance to obstacles, mapping the environment or navigating in low visibility conditions.

In addition to applications in unmanned systems, the sensor can be used in robotics, geodesy, archeology and environmental monitoring. In these areas, it can be used to measure heights, create accurate 3D models of objects, or monitor changes in the environment.

LIDAR Lite V3 Pixhawk lite specifications include a measurement range of up to 40 meters with an accuracy of ±2.5 centimeters, a measurement speed of up to 500 cycles per second, and an I2C interface for connecting to Pixhawk or other devices. It also has built-in data filtering algorithms to improve measurement accuracy in various conditions.

Specifications

• Accuracy: /- 2.5 cm
• Resolution: 1 cm
• Range: 40 m.
• Power: 4.75-5V DC; 6V Max
• Current consumption: 105mA, idle; 130mA, continuous
• Repetition rate: 1-500Hz
• Interface: I2C or PWM
• Operating temperature: -20 to 60°C
• Laser wavelength / peak power: 905 Nm / 1.3 W
• Beam Divergence: 8m Radian
• Optical aperture: 12.5 mm
• Module size: 20 x 48 x 40 mm
• PCB size: 44.5mm x 16.5mm
• Module weight: 16 g (with optics and housing)
• PCB weight: 4.5 g.

In summary, the LIDAR Lite V3 Pixhawk lite is a powerful and versatile laser sensor that finds wide application in a variety of applications, especially in autonomous systems where high measurement accuracy and speed are essential.