How to Develop a Laser Distance Module Based on Arduino?

Arduino is a flexible, easy-to-use, open-source prototyping platform.Contains hardware (various models of Arduino boards) and software (Arduino IDE). Developed by a European team in 2005.

Arduino senses the environment through a variety of sensors, and responds to and influences the environment by controlling lights, motors, and other devices. The microcontroller on the board can be programmed in the Arduino programming language, compiled into a binary file, and burned into the microcontroller. Arduino programming is done through the Arduino programming language (Wiring-based) and the Arduino development environment (Processing-based). Arduino-based projects can contain only Arduino or other software running on a PC that communicate with each other (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP).

Platform features:

*Cross-platform·

The Arduino IDE can run on Windows, Macintosh OS (Mac OS), and Linux, while most other controllers can only be developed on Windows.

*Simple and clear

The Arduino IDE is developed based on the processing IDE. For beginners, it's easy to grasp and flexible enough. Arduino language is developed based on the wiring language, which is a secondary encapsulation of the avr-gcc library, which does not require too much microcontroller foundation and programming foundation, and you can also develop quickly after simple Xi.

*Open

Arduino's hardware schematics, circuit diagrams, IDE software, and core library files are all open source, and the original design and corresponding code can be modified arbitrarily within the scope of the open source license.

*Rapid development

Arduino is not only the world's most popular open source hardware, but also an excellent hardware development platform, and it is also a trend in hardware development. Arduino's simple development method allows developers to pay more attention to creativity and implementation, and complete their own project development faster, which greatly saves the cost of learning Xi and shortens the development cycle.

LDK-60 series is a high precision laser ranging module,independently developed by Chengdu Meskernel Integrated Technology Co.Ltd. It is developed for fast and precise distance measuring, even in difficult measurement conditions, like with poor reflect laser signal level. The extremely small and lightweight make it suitable for size and weight limited applications, such as portable devices, medical ,system etc.

The laser distance module use serial communication, and it can be connected to the Arduino using the Arduino's UART interface.Communication and control with Arduino can be done through the use of specific interfaces and protocols.

Through serial communication, the Arduino can send commands to control parameters such as the sensor's operating mode and data acquisition frequency. At the same time, the laser sensor can also transmit the collected data to the Arduino for processing and analysis via serial communication.

In Arduino, corresponding programs can be written to parse and process the data transmitted by the laser module to achieve functions such as detection, positioning, and distance measurement of target objects in the environment.

Therefore, it can be said that the Laser Ranging Module supports Arduino, and the communication and control between Arduino and the laser sensor can be realized through appropriate interfaces and protocols.

However, it should be noted that the interface and protocol of the laser sensor may vary depending on the model and manufacturer, so when using the laser sensor, it is necessary to confirm the specific interface and communication protocol to communicate with it to ensure compatibility with Arduino.

Meskernel mainly focused on the field of laser measurement and control, Laser Ranging Module, Laser Distance Sensor, Laser Rangefinder Module as long as Laser Distance Meter, Laser Rang Finder and 2D 3D LiDAR.