LDROBOT D500 Developer Kit DTOF Laser LiDAR Scanner 360° 0.03–12m 5000Hz UART, ROS1/ROS2

Overview

The LDROBOT D500 Developer Kit is a DTOF (Time-of-Flight) laser LiDAR scanner designed for 360° omnidirectional ranging and ROS development. It provides 0.03–12.00 m ranging, 5000 Hz ranging frequency, and UART communication for integration into robotics and research platforms.

Key Features

• 360° omnidirectional laser scanning: rotates clockwise on the ranging core for full-surround environmental detection.
• ToF ranging technology: stated constant measurement accuracy of ±45 mm across the effective detection range of 12 meters.
• ROS compatibility: compatible with ROS1 and ROS2; offers two SDKs for ROS systems and technical support.
• Strong-light resistance: ambient light tolerance specified as 60KLux; also described as resisting strong light environments of 60000 lux.
• Light intensity information output: supports applications such as automatic recharging.
• Long lifespan: brushless motor and high-speed wireless data transmission; lifespan up to 10000 hours (also specified as 10000+ hours).
• Compact structure: smaller size and low power consumption for easier integration inside machines.
• Laser safety: FDA Class I Laser Safety; low-power infrared laser emitter with modulated pulse mode (HF transmission).

Specifications

Package Differences

Compared with STL-19P, the D500 Developer Kit is upgraded based on the STL-19P LiDAR with the same performance, and adds a serial cable and control board to make it easier for developer users to debug and use.

What's Included

• D500 LiDAR unit
• Serial cable
• Control board

Applications

• Educational
• Scientific research / Laboratory
• Shelf access frequency
• Robot precise obstacle avoidance
• Autonomous navigation
• Positioning and navigation
• Industrial robots
• Commercial service robots
• Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Home service robots

Support

For purchasing guidance and after-sales support, contact support@rcdrone.top or visit https://rcdrone.top/.

Details

Build ROS-based mapping and obstacle-avoidance prototypes with a compact 360° DTOF LiDAR designed for developers.

The Developer Kit adds a control board and serial cable for easier debugging while keeping STL-19P performance.

Full technical specs are summarized for quick integration planning, including range, scan rate, and UART settings.

Time-of-Flight ranging supports consistent distance measurement across the effective detection range.

ROS1 and ROS2 support helps streamline setup for robotics research, education, and navigation demos.

A brushless motor design is intended for extended runtime in continuous mapping and patrol tasks.

Strong-light tolerance helps maintain ranging performance in bright indoor spaces and near windows.

Light intensity output can be used for workflows like docking and automatic recharging behavior.

A full 360° sweep captures surrounding geometry for SLAM, navigation, and obstacle detection.

Up to 12 m ranging supports larger-area perception for smoother path planning and mapping.

Compact dimensions make it easier to fit into small robot chassis and embedded platforms.

FDA Class I laser safety and a low-power infrared emitter support safer operation around people and pets.

Integration options include common dev hardware such as Raspberry Pi, Jetson, and PC-based controllers.

Pin definitions simplify wiring for UART communication and motor control during bring-up and testing.

Everything needed to start testing is included: the D500 unit plus USB-to-serial hardware for quick setup.