Part 1/2 Benewake TF mini Pixhawk setup for object avoidance.

http://en.benewake.com/product/detail/5c345e26e5b3a844c472329c.html Items needed. Benewake TF mini lidar module: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DmGGMOqA2t FTDI adaptor: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/mK3KkjznMy Dupont connectors: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vvmDd4TABt Picoblade connectors: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-25mm-PicoBlade-Micro-6-Pin-Male-Female-Connector-Crimps-Contact-Terminal-x-30/112212903226?epid=842339170&hash=item1a2069053a:g:r-YAAOSwImRYNG2h:rk:1:pf:0 This is a guide on setting up the Benewake TF mini lidar module for use with Pixhawk autopilot as object avoidance. It took me a while to figure it out and I thought someone will find it usefull. Link for ardupilot page http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-benewake-tfmini-lidar.html