TeraRanger One B Frame

TeraRanger One B Frame: the Terabee distance sensor that loves to be forgotten

The start-up Terabee has developed a new range of small and extremely efficient distance sensors in collaboration with CERN, incorporating time-of-flight technology and offering no end of advantages:

• Both tiny and lightweight, they can be integrated into all on-board navigation systems on both mobile robots and drones without affecting their performance;
• They offer a resolution and precision by far superior to those of an equivalent ultrasonic sensor;
• You can choose between two communication interfaces (UART or TWI) and they are USB compatible (adapter sold separately);
• They are also ROS compatible and can be connected to 3D mapping software (SLAM).

TeraRanger One by Terabee: the B-side

Terabee offers two main TeraRanger One ToF distance sensor models: model A and model B. Model B, shown here, offers more precise readings of obstacles in daylight, while model A performs better indoors.

It’s worth noting that both sensors (A and B) can operate simultaneously. As for the Frame design, it’s very similar to that of the model A Spider. A fine yellow plastic frame has simply been added to distinguish it from the TeraRanger One A Spider.

Learn more about the TeraRanger One sensors

Technical specifications of the Terabee ToF distance sensor

• ToF distance sensor
• Range: 20 cm to more than 14 m indoors (at least 5 or 6 m in sunlight)
• Update rate: 1000 Hz in fast mode (up to 600 Hz in precision mode)
• Resolution: 0.5 cm
• Accuracy: up to +/-4 cm in precision mode, 5 to 10 cm in fast mode
• Field of view: 3°
• Supply voltage: 12 Vdc recommended, 10–20 Vdc accepted
• Supply current: 50 mA average (110 mA peak @ 12V)
• Dimensions: 32 x 29 x 18 mm
• Weight: 8 g (Frame design)
• Interface 1: UART, +5V, up to 115200,8,N,1 (factory default when shipped)
• Interface 2: TWI (I2C compatible), +5V
• Connector: 15 pin DF13 (open-ended cable provided)

Resources for the TeraRanger One B Frame ToF sensor

The TeraRanger One B Frame sensor comes with everything you need, as you’ll see:

• TeraRanger One User Manual (Serial numbers 1512 xxx and above)
• TeraRanger One User Manual (Serial numbers 1508 xxx and lower)
• TeraRanger One sensors Datasheet
• TeraBee YouTube channel