# Benewake TFmini Plus IP65 ToF Lidar

> Benewake TFmini Plus: IP65 single-point ToF rangefinder, 0.1–12 m at 90 % reflectivity (4 m at 10 %, also at 70 klux), ±5 cm to 5 m then ±1 %, 3.6° FoV, 1–1000 Hz (100 Hz default), UART 115200 or I2C 0x10 (switched by command), 5 V ±0.5 V ≤ 110 mA (550 mW), 850 nm LED, 35 × 21 × 18.5 mm, 12 g, 30 cm lead.

- Manufacturer: Benewake
- Part number: TFmini Plus
- Category: Lidar & ToF range sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tfmini-plus-ip65-tof-lidar-55a8
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tfmini-plus-ip65-tof-lidar-55a8/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tfmini-plus-ip65-tof-lidar-55a8/data.json
- Source: Xirkit structured parts catalog — every value traced to a cited document; unknowns are explicit.

## Key specifications

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Lidar type | single-point |
| Ranging method | iToF |
| Min range | 0.1 m |
| Max range | 12 m |
| Max range rated at reflectivity | 90 % |
| Accuracy (±) | 50 mm |
| Accuracy detail | ±5 cm (0.1–5 m), ±1 % (5–12 m) |
| Scan frequency | 100 Hz |
| Sample rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Horizontal field of view | 3.6 ° |
| Vertical field of view | 3.6 ° |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Laser safety class | Exempt group (EN 62471) — LED source, no laser class |
| Interface | UART/I2C |
| Ambient light rating | 70 klux |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Power | 0.55 W |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Supply voltage | 4.5–5.5 V |
| Dimensions | 35 × 21 × 18.5 mm |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 60 °C |

## Pinout (4 pins, 0 with electrical limits)

| Pin | Position | Kind | Chip pad | Functions | VIH | VIL | VOH | VOL | IOH | IOL | 5 V tolerant |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| +5V | JST 1.25-4P (Molex 51021-0400) | power in | — | power_in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RXD/SDA | JST 1.25-4P (Molex 51021-0400) | uart rx | — | rxd/sda | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TXD/SCL | JST 1.25-4P (Molex 51021-0400) | uart tx | — | txd/scl | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GND | JST 1.25-4P (Molex 51021-0400) | ground | — | ground | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| www.dfrobot.com | 49.9 USD | in_stock | 2026-10-17 | https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1915.html |

## FAQ

**What voltage powers the Benewake TFmini Plus IP65 ToF Lidar?**

Supply range 4.5–5.5 V.

**How much does the Benewake TFmini Plus IP65 ToF Lidar cost?**

From $49.9 at www.dfrobot.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

**What are the Benewake TFmini Plus IP65 ToF Lidar dimensions?**

35 × 21 × 18.5 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this Benewake TFmini Plus IP65 ToF Lidar data come from?**

Every value in this record is traced to a source — 2 documents including the board and chip datasheets — with the page and table cited per value. Unknowns are left explicit, never guessed.

## Sources

- [Benewake TFmini Plus IP65 ToF Lidar datasheet](https://en.benewake.com/uploadfiles/2024/04/20240426135842086.pdf)
- [www.dfrobot.com listing](https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1915.html)

## Part graph

### Alternatives (by use case)

- [YDLIDAR SDM15 Single-Point ToF Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/ydlidar-sdm15-single-point-tof-lidar-db18) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $45 vs $49.9
- [Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED Rangefinder](https://www.xirkit.io/products/garmin-lidar-lite-v4-led-rangefinder-947b) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $69.99 vs $49.9
- [Benewake TF02-Pro 40 m IP65 Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tf02-pro-40-m-ip65-lidar-8e5b) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $87.9 vs $49.9
- [Benewake TF-Luna Single-Point ToF Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tf-luna-single-point-tof-lidar-3fe9) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $49.9 vs $30.99
- [Benewake TF-NOVA 14 m Line-Laser Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tf-nova-14-m-line-laser-lidar-c85a) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $34.9 vs $49.9
- [YDLIDAR GS2 Solid-State Line Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/ydlidar-gs2-solid-state-line-lidar-1631) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $38 vs $49.9
- [Benewake TFS20-L Mini Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tfs20-l-mini-lidar-79ba) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $60 vs $49.9

### Variants

- [Benewake TFmini-S 12 m ToF Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tfmini-s-12-m-tof-lidar-9c47) — Same Benewake TFmini line: 12 m single-point ToF, same 4-wire UART/I2C pinout and command set; TFmini Plus adds an IP65 housing, TFmini-S is the lighter open-housing version