https://github.com/Dnapert/LidarLight_v3HP_micropython

A micropython library for the garmin lidar light v3hp
https://github.com/Dnapert/LidarLight_v3HP_micropython

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A micropython library for the garmin lidar light v3hp

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/Dnapert/LidarLight_v3HP_micropython
• Owner: Dnapert
• Created: 2024-01-29T19:18:55.000Z (5 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-01-30T00:13:13.000Z (5 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-02-06T17:13:08.282Z (5 months ago)
• Language: Python
• Size: 13.7 KB
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• Watchers: 1
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• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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README

        
# MicroPython library for the Garmin Lidar Lite v3HP

## This is a basic MicroPython library for the Garmin Lidar Lite v3HP. It is based on the official [Arduino library ](https://github.com/garmin/LIDARLite_Arduino_Library/blob/master/src/LIDARLite_v3HP.cpp) and the official [Datasheet](https://static.garmin.com/pumac/LIDAR-Lite_v3HP_Instructions_EN.pdf).

Basic usage:

```python

from machine import I2C, Pin

from lidarLitev3hp import V3HP

i2c = I2C(1, scl=Pin(7), sda=Pin(6), freq=400000)

# Class is initialized with the mode, and the i2c object

lidar = V3HP( 0 ,   i2c)

# Single measurement, most accurate

distance = lidar.range()

# Single measurement, fast method, potentially less accurate

distance = lidar.range_fast()

```

## Modes

    0: Default mode, balanced performance.

    1: Short range, high speed.

    2: Default range, higher speed short range. Turns on quick termination detection for faster measurements at short range (with decreasedaccuracy)

    3: Maximum range.

    4: High sensitivity detection. Overrides default valid measurement detection algorithm, and uses a threshold value for high sensitivity and noise.

    5: Low sensitivity detection. Overrides default valid measurement detection algorithm, and uses a threshold value for low sensitivity and noise.

    6: Short range, high speed, higher error. Overrides default valid measurement

### On the pi pico, I was able to get a reliable 330 measurements per second using mode 1 with range_fast method, and 280 measurements per second using mode 1 with the standard range method.