How to activate TF-Mini-S LIDAR in I2C mode

[hassaan (Hassaan Siddiqui)]

Hey fellaaas!
I want to integrate 4 TF-mini S lidars with my CUAV X7+. I did alter the mode of lidars to I2C, following the manual. I also configured all the relevant PARAMS in my mission planner. But it doesn’t initialize…

Please help

[BrunoBagarini]

@hassaan

I also configured all the relevant PARAMS in my mission planner.

We need more detail like Ardupilot version and the complete parameter list to evaluate if everything was properly setup.

[ppoirier]

Hello,

Take a look at this

Avoidance experiments with the new POC and Benewake TFmini-S

[image] A few month ago, I wrote about setting up an avoidance system using affordable 12 Meter Indoor and 6 Meter Outdoor Time of Flight (ToF) rangefinder made by Benewake : the TFMINI. At the time, there was only the serial version available, and in order to add functionality , I used an Arduino to make it talk I2C. Based on this configuration, I decided to push the concept and constructed an avoidance system using up to 10 of these sensors, …