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Detailed Description

The YDLIDAR X2 2D LiDAR Sensor is a highly efficient, entry-level dimensional scanning platform developed by the EAI Technology team. It is designed to lower the barrier to entry for spatial tracking in robotics and automated industrial platforms. Operating on the proven principle of optical triangulation, the sensor combines a small infrared point-pulse laser with an advanced internal optical lens array. As the upper mechanical housing rotates a full 360 degrees, the transceiver calculates distance changes in real time. This data outputs as a continuous stream of polar coordinate points to build detailed structural maps of surrounding indoor environments.

The X2 is optimized for excellent stability and low power consumption. It sample lines at a ranging frequency of up to 3000Hz (3000 samples per second). This performance allows autonomous mobile robots to capture shifting obstacles instantly. It handles a diverse distance profile tracking down to 12 cm all the way up to 8 meters on standard reflective items. For communication, the board features a 3.3V level serial port (UART interface). This interface allows you to easily parse clean data arrays into single-board development hubs like Raspberry Pi boards, Nvidia Jetson nodes, or x86 micro PCs.

Key Features and Benefits

• Complete 360° Omnidirectional Ranging: The integrated mechanical rotor sweeps continuously to provide comprehensive environmental awareness without dead angles.

• High-Speed 3kHz Telemetry Sampling: Fires up to 3,000 laser pulses per second, enabling high-density point cloud output for detailed map matching.

• Adjustable Motor Scan Speeds: Built-in motor driver accepts dedicated PWM or steady analog input voltages to adjust scanning rotation rates from 5Hz up to 8Hz.

• Certified Class 1 Eye Safety: Employs an ultra-low power infrared point-pulse laser that meets strict FDA Class I safety levels, ensuring safe operation around humans and pets.

• Strong Ambient Light Resistance: Advanced optical filtering designs minimize data drops caused by indoor ambient lighting, shadows, or reflective glare.

• Comprehensive ROS Driver Ecosystem: Fully supported by official opensource GitHub SDK nodes, making it quick and easy to deploy inside ROS/ROS2 SLAM, navigation, and RViz visualizations.

Technical Specifications

How to Use

⚠️ POWER SUPPLY ADVICE: The startup current of the LiDAR motor can spike up to 1000mA. Standard computer USB host ports often brown out during initialization. It is highly recommended to use the included breakout adapter board and connect a separate auxiliary +5V power supply to prevent data corruption or drops.

1. Hardware Interfacing: Attach the YDLIDAR X2 to the matching USB breakout converter board via the integrated MX1.25-4P plug harness.

2. Auxiliary Power Injection: Plug a high-quality Micro-USB data cable from the converter board's USB_DATA port into your PC/SBC. If your platform drops the connection during motor spin-up, provide dedicated 5V power into the auxiliary power port.

3. Workspace Configuration: Clone the official ydlidar_ros_driver package files into your active ROS/ROS2 src workspace directory, then compile using catkin_make or colcon build.

4. Launch and Visualization: Set your serial port execution permissions (sudo chmod 666 /dev/ttyUSB0). Run the default X2 node launch script (roslaunch ydlidar_ros_driver X2.launch) to view real-time point clouds inside RViz.

Applications

• Robot Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance: Acts as the primary vision sensor for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and service robots to safely navigate complex environments.

• Academic ROS Teaching and Research: Provides a cost-effective platform for university laboratories and students learning SLAM mapping and path planning.

• Environmental 3D Reconstruction: Combines 2D laser sweeps with vertical linear actuators to construct volumetric 3D models of indoor spaces.

• Regional Security and Intrusion Detection: Scans critical perimeters to trigger automated security systems when an object breaks a designated tracking zone.

• Smart Vacuum Prototype Testing: Replicates commercial smart home navigation layouts, making it ideal for prototyping localized consumer hardware.

Package Includes

• 1 x YDLIDAR X2 2D LiDAR Range Finder Module

• 1 x Specialized UART-to-USB Evaluation Breakout Board

• 1 x 4-Pin GH1.25/MX1.25 Interfacing Cable Harness

• 1 x Micro-USB Connecting Data Cable

Shipping & Delivery

• Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India

• Dispatched within 1-3 business days

• Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location

• Packaged securely with multi-layer anti-static bubble wraps to safeguard high-precision optics