LRF200H · 905 nm LiDAR Distance Sensor
LRF200H on Raspberry Pi: Python UART reader
A Raspberry Pi reads the LRF200H through /dev/serial0 at 460800 baud. The erdi-lrf package on PyPI decodes the frames; the Pi repository adds a CSV logger, an MQTT publisher and a systemd service.
Enable the UART
Run sudo raspi-config → Interface Options → Serial Port: login shell off, serial hardware on. Wire LRF200H TX → GPIO15 (RXD), RX → GPIO14 (TXD), GND → GND. The Pi UART is 3.3 V; the published interface is UART, IIC.
Read a distance
pip install erdi-lrf pyserial
python - <<'EOF'
from erdi_lrf import ErdiLRF
lrf = ErdiLRF('/dev/serial0', baud=460800, model='LRF200H')
print(lrf.read_single()) # metres
EOFLogging, MQTT and a service
erdi-lrf-raspberry-pi-python has a CSV logger, an MQTT publisher, a MAVLink bridge and a systemd unit that starts the reader at boot.
Ordering the LRF200H
The published single-unit price of the LRF200H is $250, falling to $100 per unit at the largest published quantity band. Prices include shipping and are ordered directly from erdilrf.com. Technical questions and quantity quotes: tommy@erdimail.com. Full specification table, downloads and ordering: LRF200H model page.
FAQ
What is the maximum range of the LRF200H?
The published range is 0.05–200 m (90% reflectivity); 0.05–70 m (10% reflectivity) (The two source values remain bound to their stated target reflectivity.). A range figure is only comparable together with the target and conditions it was measured on, so the condition is listed next to the value.
Which interface does the LRF200H use?
The published communication interface is UART, IIC.
What laser wavelength does the LRF200H use?
The published wavelength is 905 nm; laser safety entry: Class 1.
How much does the LRF200H cost?
The published single-unit price of the LRF200H is $250, falling to $100 per unit at the largest published quantity band. Prices include shipping and are ordered directly from erdilrf.com.
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Model records
Open the model page for the full specification table, downloads, published price and ordering.