PONO TSD10-10m Single-Point ToF LiDAR Distance Sensor Module - UART, 5V, 50Hz

The PONO TSD10 LiDAR module requires a DC supply voltage between 4.5V and 5.5V. It is designed for standard 5V logic systems commonly found with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller platforms. Ensure your power source can provide stable voltage within this range for accurate and reliable operation.

The module communicates via a simple UART (serial) interface. You will need to connect the sensor's TX and RX pins to the corresponding RX and TX pins on your microcontroller or USB-to-serial adapter. Data is transmitted as serial packets containing the measured distance, which can be parsed according to the provided communication protocol.

The TSD10 features high ambient light immunity rated at 70 Klux, allowing it to function reliably in direct sunlight or under bright indoor lighting. The DTOF technology and optical filtering are designed to reject ambient light interference, providing stable distance readings in challenging optical environments.

Yes, the Direct Time-of-Flight (DTOF) principle used by the TSD10 is largely independent of the target's color and surface texture. Unlike triangulation-based sensors, DTOF measures the time for a light pulse to return, making it effective on a wide variety of materials, including dark, shiny, or transparent surfaces, though extreme reflectivity may affect maximum range.

The sensor module is extremely compact, measuring just 12mm in length and 7.5mm in width, with a weight of approximately 10 grams. It is supplied as a bare PCB module with castellated holes or pads for surface mounting (SMD) or can be secured using a small amount of adhesive or a custom 3D-printed bracket in your application.