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LightWare autopilot compatibility

LightWare microLiDAR® sensors integrate with leading open-source autopilot platforms, including ArduPilot and PX4.

The compatibility matrix below provides a quick reference to supported communication interfaces and the latest firmware combinations validated by LightWare.

Compability matrix

Product
ArduPilot
PX4
Last LightWare firmware tested
Last ArduPilot version tested
Last PX4 version tested
GRF 250
Serial & I2C
Serial & I2C
2.0.5
4.7.0
1.18.0 (alpha)
Previous
2.0.4
4.7.0
1.18.0 (alpha)
GRF 500
Serial & I2C
Serial & I2C
1.0.2
4.7.0
1.18.0 (alpha)
Previous
1.0.1
4.7.0
1.18.0 (alpha)
LW20/C & SF20/C
Serial & I2C
I2C only
4.4.5
4.6.3
1.17.0
Previous
4.4.3
4.6.3
1.17.0
SF000/B
Serial & I2C
I2C only
1.3.3
4.6.3
1.17.0
Previous
1.3.1
4.6.3
1.17.0
SF11/C
Serial & I2C
Serial & I2C
1.6.0
4.6.3
1.17.0
SF23/B
Not compatible
Not compatible
1.1.2
Not compatible
Not compatible
SF30/C
Not compatible
Serial only
1.11.2
Not compatible
1.17.0
Previous
1.11.1
4.6.3
1.17.0
SF30/D
Serial & I2C
I2C only
1.15.0
4.6.3
1.17.0
Previous
1.14.5
4.6.3
1.17.0
SF40/C
Serial only
Not compatible
1.6.0
4.6.3
Not compatible
SF45/B
Serial only
Serial only
1.1.2
4.6.3
1.17.0
Previous
1.1.1
4.6.3
1.17.0
Compatibility validation
LightWare regularly validates compatibility between our sensors and supported autopilot platforms as new firmware versions become available.

The table above shows the latest combinations tested and validated by LightWare. Earlier firmware and hardware combinations may also remain compatible, but are not necessarily included in this summary.
Historical validation data
If you require compatibility information for earlier firmware versions or hardware revisions, please contact our technical support team.

Need assistance?

If you need assistance integrating a LightWare microLiDAR® sensor with ArduPilot or PX4, our Technical Support team is available to help.

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