The TFMini is a compact Time of Flight (ToF) LiDAR sensor that measures distance from 30 cm to 12 metres. At just 42 × 15 × 16 mm, it brings LiDAR ranging to applications traditionally reserved for smaller infrared sensors.

This version includes a breadboard-friendly cable with four pins for easy connection to Arduino and other microcontroller platforms via female headers. It runs on 5 V and communicates over 3.3 V UART at 115200 baud.

Key Features

• Time of Flight LiDAR – Accurate distance measurement using infrared laser ranging
• 30 cm to 12 m Range – Effective range varies with lighting conditions and target reflectivity
• Ultra-Compact – Just 42 × 15 × 16 mm, suitable for space-constrained builds
• Simple Interface – 3.3 V UART at 115200 baud for easy integration
• Breadboard-Friendly Cable – Four-wire cable terminated with pin headers
• Low Power – Operates on 5 V supply

Ideal For

• Robotics and obstacle avoidance
• Drone altitude and proximity sensing
• Distance measurement and mapping projects
• Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and microcontroller integration

Package Contents

• 1× TFMini Micro LiDAR Module
• 1× Breadboard-friendly cable

Resources

• TFMini Hookup Guide