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LIDAR-Lite v3 Hookup Guide
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Introduction
Note: While this guide was written primarily for the LIDAR-Lite v3, it can be used for the LIDAR-Lite
v3HP.
The LIDAR-Lite Series - the v3 and v3HP - are compact optical distance measurement sensors, which are
ideal for drones and unmanned vehicles.
LIDAR-Lite v3
 SEN-14032
$129.99
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  • Page 1  FAVORITE Introduction Note: While this guide was written primarily for the LIDAR-Lite v3, it can be used for the LIDAR-Lite v3HP. The LIDAR-Lite Series - the v3 and v3HP - are compact optical distance measurement sensors, which are ideal for drones and unmanned vehicles.
  • Page 2 21 CFR 1040, except with respect to those characteristics authorized by Variance Number FDA-2016-V-2943 effective September 27, 2016. Suggested Viewing What is the difference between the LIDAR-Lite v3 and the LIDAR-Lite v3HP? Let's ask Shawn Hymel! 2 of 15 12/25/21, 14:44...

  • Page 3: Required Materials

    This is your tried and true white solderless breadboard. It has 2 power buses, 10 columns, and 30 rows - a t… Jumper Wires Premium 6" M/M Pack of 10 PRT-08431 This is a SparkFun exclusive! These are 155mm long jumpers with male connectors on both ends. Use thes… Electrolytic Decoupling Capacitors - 1000uF/25V COM-08982 Electrolytic decoupling capacitors 1000uF/25V.

  • Page 4: Hardware Overview

    An introduction to I2C, one of the main embedded communications protocols in use today. Hardware Overview Differences Between v3 and v3HP Functionally, the LIDAR-Lite v3 and LIDAR-Lite v3HP are quite similar. The primary differences are listed here: Specs LIDAR-Lite v3...
  • Page 5 The LIDAR-Lite has two tubes on the front that contain a transmitter (laser) and receiver. You'll want to face these toward your target. This step is only necessary for the LIDAR-Lite v3: On the side, you'll find an electrical port that connects to the included 6-wire cable. Plug in the wire harness to the port to break out the pins.
  • Page 6 LIDAR-Lite v3 Hookup Guide - learn.sparkfun.com https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/lidar-lite-v3-hooku... Wires The LIDAR-Lite has 6 wires that can be used to communicate with the sensor. NOTE: This is looking at the back of the unit Color Description Power (5V) Orange PWR EN Power enable (internal pullup)

  • Page 7: Hardware Assembly

         Power Both the LIDAR-Lite v3 as well as the LIDAR-Lite v3HP units require between 4.5V to 5.5V of DC power to operate (nominally, 5V). The LIDAR-LITE v3 can draw up to 135 mA of current during continuous operation (105 mA at idle).
  • Page 8 Garmin maintains an Arduino library to make working with the LIDAR-Lite very easy. Visit the GitHub repository, or click the button below to download the library. DOWNLOAD THE GARMIN LIDAR-LITE V3 ARDUINO LIBRARY Open a new Arduino sketch, and copy in the following code:...
  • Page 9 * LIDARLite I2C Example * Author: Garmin * Modified by: Shawn Hymel (SparkFun Electronics) * Date: June 29, 2017 * Read distance from LIDAR-Lite v3 over I2C * See the Operation Manual for wiring diagrams and more information: * http://static.garmin.com/pumac/LIDAR_Lite_v3_Operation_Manual_and_Technical_Sp ecifications.pdf #include <Wire.h>...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Arduino Output Error Poor Connection Are you seeing this output from the LIDAR-Lite V3 I C example code with the decoupling capacitors connected to the Arduino? > nack > nack > nack You probably do not have a secure connection between the Lidar and the Arduino. I C is sensitive to its connection.
  • Page 11      Retired Decoupling Capacitor Looking for a 680µF capacitor? Unfortunately, the SparkFun catalog does not include a 680µF capacitor. There are 1000µF capacitors, which can work as a substitute with the Lidar Lite. 11 of 15...

  • Page 12: Additional Troubleshooting

    Product Showcase Example for LIDAR-Lite V3 Wand Looking for the example code used in the product video for the LIDAR-LIte V3? Nick Poole basically used the same parts and example code that was used with the Lidar Lite V2 Glasses. For the Lidar Lite V3 Wand, he used the following components: •...
  • Page 13 GARMIN SUPPORT: LIDAR LITE V3 AND V3HP Application Notes on Reflective Surfaces For more application notes on using the LIDAR-Lite v3/v3HP, check out the link below. GARMIN SUPPORT: HOW THE LIDAR-LITE V3/V3HP WORKS WITH REFLECTIVE SURFACES This can also be found in the operation & technical manual on page 11.
  • Page 14 Building an Autonomous Vehicle: The Batmobile Documenting a six-month project to race autonomous Power Wheels at the SparkFun Autonomous Vehicle Competition (AVC) in 2016. Or check out these 3D Scanner projects using the LIDAR-Lite V3. 14 of 15 12/25/21, 14:44...
  • Page 15 LIDAR-Lite v3 Hookup Guide - learn.sparkfun.com https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/lidar-lite-v3-hooku... LIDAR-Lite v3 - 3D-Scan Rotating dense 3D point cloud of scanned room https://youtu.be/rK1msOx21Ls Or check out these related blog post. Adventures in Science: LIDAR Distance Sensing: How Far Is It? JULY 17, 2017...

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