RPLIDAR A2M8-R5 Laser Scanner Development Kit 360° 8 meter

RPLIDAR A2M8-R5 Laser Scanner Development Kit 360° 8 meter The RPLIDAR A2 is a 360-degree laser range scanner designed for real-time 2D environmental mapping. It uses a rotating infrared laser and vision-based triangulation to measure distances up to 12 meters, outputting point cloud data that can be used for SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), robot navigation, and environmental modeling. The device includes self-protection features, motor speed control, and communicates via a serial interface for easy integration into robotic and embedded systems. RPLIDAR a next-generation 2D laser scanner (LIDAR) designed for developers, robotics enthusiasts, and engineers who need reliable 360° environmental sensing capabilities. It emits a rotating laser beam that sweeps around the sensor’s plane to generate a continuous 2D scan of the surroundings. With scanning range up to approximately 8 m and a typical sampling rate of thousands of points per second, it produces rich point-cloud data that can be used for autonomous navigation, SLAM mapping, route planning, and object detection. The unit’s patented optical and motor technologies improve lifespan and stability over traditional LIDAR systems. Features: 360-degree continuous scanning. High-speed sampling up to 8000 measurements per second. Patented OPTMAG technology for extended operational life. Self-protection with laser power and system health monitoring. Left-handed coordinate system for consistent data orientation. PWM-controlled motor speed adjustment. Compatible with SLAMTEC SDK and RoboStudio plugin for development. Specifications: Item Min Typical Max Unit Comments Distance Range: 0.2 – 12 m 70% reflectivity Angular Range: 360 ° Full rotation Angular Resolution: 0.45 0.9 1.35 ° @10Hz scan rate Sample Frequency: 2000 8000 8010 Hz – Scan Rate: 5 10 15 Hz Adjustable Laser Wavelength: 775 785 795 nm Infrared Laser Power: – 3 5 mW Peak power Power Voltage: 4.9 5.0 5.2 V DC Power Current: – 200–600 – mA After startup Communication: – 115200 – bps UART 8N1 Weight: – 190 – g A2M8 model Operating Temperature: 0 20 40 °C –   Pinout: Color Signal Type Description Red VCC Power 5V DC Yellow TX Output Serial data out (3.3V TTL) Green RX Input Serial data in (3.3V TTL) Black GND Power Ground Blue MOTOCTL Input Motor PWM control (3.3–5V) Applications: Robot navigation and localization. Environment scanning and 3D remodeling. Service and cleaning robot navigation. SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). Obstacle avoidance in smart toys and drones. Packages: 1x RPLIDAR A2M8-R5 Laser Scanner Development Kit 360° 8 meter. 1x SLAMTEC USB Adapter. 1x Micro-USB cable. 1x Power cable. Documents: Datasheet.