TF Luna LiDAR Sensor with ESP32 & RPI Pico

Today, we’re examining the TF-Luna LiDAR sensor, a fast, accurate, and cost-effective ToF distance sensor that communicates via I2C or serial UART. We’ll put it to use with an ESP32, a Raspberry Pi Pico, and a Windows GUI.

LiDAR is a method of sensing distance using beams of light. It has the advantage of being fast and accurate, but was also quite expensive when compared to methods that used ultrasonic sound. At least it used to be a lot more expensive.

Now, a new generation of LiDAR sensors has emerged, offering inexpensive and straightforward use. One of these is the Bebewake TF-Luna, a small, cost-effective LiDAR sensor that can measure distances of up to 8 meters (25 feet).

Today, we will examine the TF-Luna and test it using a Windows GUI utility. We’ll then put it to use with an ESP32 using C++ code, and with a Raspberry Pi Pico using MicroPython.

Here is the Table of Contents for today's video:

00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - TF-Luna LiDAR Specs
05:44 - Look at TF-Luna
06:34 - TF-Luna with Windows
10:40 - TF-Luna with ESP32
15:22 - TF-Luna with Raspberry Pi Pico
20:19 - Conclusion

Using this video and the article on the DroneBot Workshop website, you should be able to master the use of the TF-Luna quickly. If you’re looking for a fast and efficient distance sensor, this is a fine choice.

Hope you enjoy the video!

Bill