RPLIDAR A1M8 Laser Range Scanner

Datasheet:
RPLIDAR A1 Low Cost 360 Degree Laser Range Scanner Introduction and Datasheet (Model A1M8)

Features:
0.15m to 12m Distance Range
360° Angular Range
8000Hz Sample Frequency

Connection:

UART to USB Type-A Adapter

RPLiDAR A1 USB Adapter Pin Descriptions

Interface	Signal Name	Type	Description	Min	Typical	Max
Motor Interface	5V MOTO	Power	Power for RPLiDAR A1 Motor	–	5V	9V
	CTRL_MOTO	Input	Enable signal for RPLidAR A1 Motor/PWM Control Signal	0V	–	5V_MOTO
	GND_MOTO	Power	GND for RPLIDAR A1 Motor	–	0V	–
Core Interface	VCC_5	Power	Power for RPLIDAR A1 Range Scanner Core	4.9V	5V	5.5V
	TX	Output	Serial output for Range Scanner Core	0V	–	5V
	RX	Input	Serial input for Range Scanner Core	0V	–	5V
	GND	Power	GND for RPLIDAR A1 Range Scanner Core	–	0V	V5.0

Interfacing:
Slametec RPLIDAR Public SDK for C++

Dimensions:
96.8mm x 70.3mm x 70mm

Use-Case:
Detects obstacles and collects data for mapping RoboFlock’s environment.