LIDAR D200 Triangulation 8m Radius Ranging Developer Kit
The LD14P is mainly composed of a laser ranging core, a wireless power transmission unit, a wireless communication unit, an angle measurement unit, a motor drive unit, and a mechanical case. The LD14P ranging core adopts the triangulation technology and is capable of 4,000 distance measurements per second. During each distance measurement, the LD14P emits an infrared laser from a fixed angle, which is reflected back to the receiving unit after encountering the target object. By solving the triangle relationship formed by the laser, target object, and receiving unit, the distance is calculated. After obtaining the distance data, the LD14P combines the angle values measured by the angle measurement unit to form point cloud data, which is then sent to an external interface via wireless communication. At the same time, the motor drive unit drives the motor to the specified speed through PID algorithm closed-loop control.
Package Includes:
- LD14P Lidar x1
- 4pin cable ~9cm x1
- Adapter x1
Feature
- Based on triangulation measuring technology.
- Support UART communication.
- 8cm measuring radius.
- 4000Hz measuring frequency.
- 360° scanning range.
- Laser Safety Meets FDA Class 1 Standards.
- Compact appearance.
- The radar can be controlled through serial communication.
Specifications:
| Measuring Range | 0.1 ~ 8.0m |
|---|---|
| Measuring Average Accuracy*, White Surface, Measuring Distance D | ±5mm (0.1≤D≤0.5m), ±10mm (0.5≤D≤1.0m), ±1% (1≤D≤6m) |
| Measuring Average Accuracy*, Black Surface, Measuring Distance D | ±7mm (0.1≤D≤0.5m), ±12mm (0.5≤D≤1.0m), ±1.2% (1≤D≤4m) |
| Scanning Frequency | 6Hz by default, 2 ~ 8Hz external control |
| Scanning Angle | 360° |
| Measuring Frequency | 4000 Hz |
| Ambient Light Resistance | 80000Lux (Sunshine internal testing standards) |
| Laser Wavelength | 775 ~ 800nm (typical 793) |
| Communication Interface | UART @ 230400 |
| Operating Voltage | DC 5V±10% |
| Operating Current | ≤300mA |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 1.5 W |
| Operating Temperature | -10℃~50℃ |
| Weight | 101g |
| Service Life | 2200h |
* Note:
1. The reflectivity of white material is 80%; the reflectivity of black material is 4.0% (tested by C84-III reflectometer).
2. Ranging accuracy: the average value of 30 consecutive data calculations within ±1° from the center of the baffle at each distance point.
Application
- Education & scientific research
- Robot obstacle avoidance
- Measure and detect
- Smart gesture control
- 2D gesture recognition
- Autonomous navigation
- Map reconstruction
- Navigation and positioning
How to Use
Communication
D200 uses a 1.25mm 4PIN connector (Horizontal with snap) to connect with an external system for power supply and data. The specific interface definition and parameter requirements are shown in the following figure/table:
| No. | Function | Type | Description | Min | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PWR/RX | Input | External speed control/Radar data input | 3V | 3.3V | 3.6V |
| 2 | GND | Power supply | Negative pole of power supply | - | 0 | - |
| 3 | TX | Output | Radar data output | 3V | 3.3V | 3.6V |
| 4 | VCC | Power | Positive pole of power supply | 4.5V | 5V | 5.5V |
The D200's data communication uses a standard asynchronous serial port (UART) for bi-directional passage with the following transmission parameters:
| Baud Rate | Data Bit | Stop Bit | Parity Bit | Flow Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230400 | 8 Bits | 1 | No | No |
Coordinate System Definition
D200 uses a left-handed coordinate system, the rotation center is the coordinate origin, the direction of the connection between the rotation center and the center of the driving wheel is zero-degree direction, and the rotation angle increases along the clockwise direction. Specifically as shown in the figure below:
Optical Window and Mechanical Dimensions
The laser emission and reception in the ranging unit of LD14 requires an optical window, which needs to be exposed in the structure. Partial occlusion of the window by the external system will affect the ranging performance of the LD14 to a certain extent. The figure below shows the optical window size (unit: mm). The external dimension tolerance is +0.3/-0.3mm.
The following figure is the dimension (unit: mm):
How to Connect
Hardware connection and description:
- D200 LiDAR, cables, and USB adapter board, as shown below:
- Connection diagram as shown below:
Software Description
- LdsPointCloudViewer-x64
- LdsPointCloudViewer-x86
- CP210x_Universal_Windows_Driver.zip
After unpacking the CP210x_Universal_Windows_Driver package, execute the "exe" file in the driver installation package directory and select X86 (32-bit) or X64 (64-bit) depending on the Windows system version.
Double-click the "exe" file and install it with prompts.
After the installation is completed, connect the USB adapter board in the development kit to the computer. You can right-click My Computer, select Properties, under the opened System interface, select Device Manager in the left menu to enter the device manager, expand Port, you can see the serial port number corresponding to the recognized CP2102 USB adapter, that is, the driver is successfully installed, the figure below is COM4.
LdsPointCloudViewer Use
LdsPointCloudViewer, a point cloud visualization software for real-time scanning, allows developers to visually observe the scanning effect of the product. Before using the software, make sure that the driver of the USB adapter board has been successfully installed and the product is interconnected with the USB port of the Windows PC, then double-click LdsPointCloudViewer.exe, select the corresponding product model (e.g. LD14P) and port number, and click the LdsPointCloudViewer Refresh button, as shown in the figure below.
In the above figure, Speed is the LIDAR scanning frequency in Hz; Rate is the LIDAR packet resolution rate; Valid is the valid points of one lap measured by LIDAR.
Speed Control Function
Internal Speed Control
Pull the LD14P Rx pin low to connect to the ground, and the LD14P enters the internal speed control mode after powering on. The default scanning frequency is 6Hz.
External Speed Control
There are two ways for LD14P speed control: PWM control and UART control.
- PWM Control:
Connect the PWM signal to the Rx pin of LD14P, and it can control the start, stop, and speed of the motor through the duty cycle of the PWM signal and trigger the condition of external speed control.- Input PWM frequency 500Hz-5KHz, 1KHz is recommended;
- The duty cycle of the PWM signal is in the range of (45%, 55%) (45% and 55% are not included), and the continuous input time is 100ms at least.
Due to the individual differences of each motor, the actual speed may vary when the duty cycle is set to a typical value. To precisely control the motor speed, closed-loop control is required based on the speed information in the received data.
Note: PWM pin should be connected to the ground when the external speed control is off. - UART Control:
The Rx pin of LD14P is connected to the Tx pin of the serial port of the external device, and the relevant control commands can be sent to the external control speed according to the agreed baud rate of the communication interface.
This function is not open to the public at the moment, and the related control protocol commands will be introduced in the "Communication Protocols" section after opening.
Feature
- Based on triangulation measuring technology.
- Support UART communication.
- 8cm measuring radius.
- 4000Hz measuring frequency.
- 360° scanning range.
- Laser Safety Meets FDA Class 1 Standards.
- Compact appearance.
- The radar can be controlled through serial communication.
Specifications:
| Measuring Range | 0.1 ~ 8.0m |
|---|---|
| Measuring Average Accuracy*, White Surface, Measuring Distance D | ±5mm (0.1≤D≤0.5m), ±10mm (0.5≤D≤1.0m), ±1% (1≤D≤6m) |
| Measuring Average Accuracy*, Black Surface, Measuring Distance D | ±7mm (0.1≤D≤0.5m), ±12mm (0.5≤D≤1.0m), ±1.2% (1≤D≤4m) |
| Scanning Frequency | 6Hz by default, 2 ~ 8Hz external control |
| Scanning Angle | 360° |
| Measuring Frequency | 4000 Hz |
| Ambient Light Resistance | 80000Lux (Sunshine internal testing standards) |
| Laser Wavelength | 775 ~ 800nm (typical 793) |
| Communication Interface | UART @ 230400 |
| Operating Voltage | DC 5V±10% |
| Operating Current | ≤300mA |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 1.5 W |
| Operating Temperature | -10℃~50℃ |
| Weight | 101g |
| Service Life | 2200h |
* Note:
1. The reflectivity of white material is 80%; the reflectivity of black material is 4.0% (tested by C84-III reflectometer).
2. Ranging accuracy: the average value of 30 consecutive data calculations within ±1° from the center of the baffle at each distance point.
Application
- Education & scientific research
- Robot obstacle avoidance
- Measure and detect
- Smart gesture control
- 2D gesture recognition
- Autonomous navigation
- Map reconstruction
- Navigation and positioning
How to Use
Communication
D200 uses a 1.25mm 4PIN connector (Horizontal with snap) to connect with an external system for power supply and data. The specific interface definition and parameter requirements are shown in the following figure/table:
| No. | Function | Type | Description | Min | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PWR/RX | Input | External speed control/Radar data input | 3V | 3.3V | 3.6V |
| 2 | GND | Power supply | Negative pole of power supply | - | 0 | - |
| 3 | TX | Output | Radar data output | 3V | 3.3V | 3.6V |
| 4 | VCC | Power | Positive pole of power supply | 4.5V | 5V | 5.5V |
The D200's data communication uses a standard asynchronous serial port (UART) for bi-directional passage with the following transmission parameters:
| Baud Rate | Data Bit | Stop Bit | Parity Bit | Flow Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230400 | 8 Bits | 1 | No | No |
Coordinate System Definition
D200 uses a left-handed coordinate system, the rotation center is the coordinate origin, the direction of the connection between the rotation center and the center of the driving wheel is zero-degree direction, and the rotation angle increases along the clockwise direction. Specifically as shown in the figure below:
Optical Window and Mechanical Dimensions
The laser emission and reception in the ranging unit of LD14 requires an optical window, which needs to be exposed in the structure. Partial occlusion of the window by the external system will affect the ranging performance of the LD14 to a certain extent. The figure below shows the optical window size (unit: mm). The external dimension tolerance is +0.3/-0.3mm.
The following figure is the dimension (unit: mm):
How to Connect
Hardware connection and description:
- D200 LiDAR, cables, and USB adapter board, as shown below:
- Connection diagram as shown below:
Software Description
- LdsPointCloudViewer-x64
- LdsPointCloudViewer-x86
- CP210x_Universal_Windows_Driver.zip
After unpacking the CP210x_Universal_Windows_Driver package, execute the "exe" file in the driver installation package directory and select X86 (32-bit) or X64 (64-bit) depending on the Windows system version.
Double-click the "exe" file and install it with prompts.
After the installation is completed, connect the USB adapter board in the development kit to the computer. You can right-click My Computer, select Properties, under the opened System interface, select Device Manager in the left menu to enter the device manager, expand Port, you can see the serial port number corresponding to the recognized CP2102 USB adapter, that is, the driver is successfully installed, the figure below is COM4.
LdsPointCloudViewer Use
LdsPointCloudViewer, a point cloud visualization software for real-time scanning, allows developers to visually observe the scanning effect of the product. Before using the software, make sure that the driver of the USB adapter board has been successfully installed and the product is interconnected with the USB port of the Windows PC, then double-click LdsPointCloudViewer.exe, select the corresponding product model (e.g. LD14P) and port number, and click the LdsPointCloudViewer Refresh button, as shown in the figure below.
In the above figure, Speed is the LIDAR scanning frequency in Hz; Rate is the LIDAR packet resolution rate; Valid is the valid points of one lap measured by LIDAR.
Speed Control Function
Internal Speed Control
Pull the LD14P Rx pin low to connect to the ground, and the LD14P enters the internal speed control mode after powering on. The default scanning frequency is 6Hz.
External Speed Control
There are two ways for LD14P speed control: PWM control and UART control.
- PWM Control:
Connect the PWM signal to the Rx pin of LD14P, and it can control the start, stop, and speed of the motor through the duty cycle of the PWM signal and trigger the condition of external speed control.- Input PWM frequency 500Hz-5KHz, 1KHz is recommended;
- The duty cycle of the PWM signal is in the range of (45%, 55%) (45% and 55% are not included), and the continuous input time is 100ms at least.
Due to the individual differences of each motor, the actual speed may vary when the duty cycle is set to a typical value. To precisely control the motor speed, closed-loop control is required based on the speed information in the received data.
Note: PWM pin should be connected to the ground when the external speed control is off. - UART Control:
The Rx pin of LD14P is connected to the Tx pin of the serial port of the external device, and the relevant control commands can be sent to the external control speed according to the agreed baud rate of the communication interface.
This function is not open to the public at the moment, and the related control protocol commands will be introduced in the "Communication Protocols" section after opening.