# Slamtec RPLIDAR C1 360° dToF Lidar

> Slamtec RPLIDAR C1 (model C1M1-R2): 360° 2D TOF laser scanner, 0.05–12 m on white targets (70 % reflectivity) and 0.05–6 m on black (10 %), 5 kHz sample rate at 10 Hz (0.72°), ±30 mm accuracy, 3.3 V TTL UART at 460800 baud, 5 V / 230 mA, IP54, 40 klux, 110 g, 55.6 × 55.6 × 41.3 mm.

- Manufacturer: Slamtec
- Part number: C1M1-R2
- Category: Lidar & ToF range sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/slamtec-rplidar-c1-360-dtof-lidar-5db8
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/slamtec-rplidar-c1-360-dtof-lidar-5db8/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/slamtec-rplidar-c1-360-dtof-lidar-5db8/data.json
- Source: Xirkit structured parts catalog — every value traced to a cited document; unknowns are explicit.

## Key specifications

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Lidar type | 2D scanning |
| Ranging method | dToF |
| Min range | 0.05 m |
| Max range | 12 m |
| Max range rated at reflectivity | 70 % |
| Accuracy (±) | 30 mm |
| Scan frequency | 10 Hz |
| Sample rate | 5,000 Hz |
| Angular resolution | 0.72 ° |
| Horizontal field of view | 360 ° |
| Wavelength | 905 nm |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1) |
| Interface | UART |
| ROS 2 driver | Yes |
| Ambient light rating | 40 klux |
| IP rating | IP54 |
| Power | 1.15 W |
| Weight | 110 g |
| Supply voltage | 4.8–5.2 V |
| Dimensions | 55.6 × 55.6 × 41.3 mm |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 40 °C |

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

| Pin | Position | Kind | Chip pad | Functions | VIH | VIL | VOH | VOL | IOH | IOL | 5 V tolerant |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| VCC | XH2.54-5P | power in | — | power_in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TX | XH2.54-5P | uart tx | — | tx | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RX | XH2.54-5P | uart rx | — | rx | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GND | XH2.54-5P | ground | — | ground | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| www.waveshare.com | 79.99 USD | in_stock | 2026-10-17 | https://www.waveshare.com/rplidar-c1.htm |

## FAQ

**What voltage powers the Slamtec RPLIDAR C1 360° dToF Lidar?**

Supply range 4.8–5.2 V.

**How much does the Slamtec RPLIDAR C1 360° dToF Lidar cost?**

From $79.99 at www.waveshare.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

**What are the Slamtec RPLIDAR C1 360° dToF Lidar dimensions?**

55.6 × 55.6 × 41.3 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this Slamtec RPLIDAR C1 360° dToF 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

- [Slamtec RPLIDAR C1 360° dToF Lidar datasheet](https://files.waveshare.com/wiki/RPLIDAR-C1/SLAMTEC_rplidar_datasheet_C1_v1.0_en.pdf)
- [www.waveshare.com listing](https://www.waveshare.com/rplidar-c1.htm)

## Part graph

### Alternatives (by use case)

- [LDROBOT STL-19P 360° dToF Lidar (Waveshare D500 kit)](https://www.xirkit.io/products/ldrobot-stl-19p-360-dtof-lidar-waveshare-d500-kit-d990) — Both serve slam mapping and navigation — check the trade-offs; $95.99 vs $79.99
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- [YDLIDAR T-mini Plus 360° ToF Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/ydlidar-t-mini-plus-360-tof-lidar-c0fd) — Both serve slam mapping and navigation — check the trade-offs; $85 vs $79.99
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- [Orbbec MS200K 360° dToF Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/orbbec-ms200k-360-dtof-lidar-86b6) — Both serve slam mapping and navigation — check the trade-offs; $100 vs $79.99

### Earlier generation

- [Slamtec RPLIDAR A1M8 360° Lidar (dev kit)](https://www.xirkit.io/products/slamtec-rplidar-a1m8-360-lidar-dev-kit-0e28) — Slamtec's next-generation low-cost 360° lidar; the C1 datasheet says it is compatible with the A-series standard sampling protocol and can directly replace previous RPLIDAR models in the original system