M3 Single Single-Beam Sonar

High-Precision Open-Source Echosounder | 高精度开源测深仪

Open-source alternative with enhanced technical capabilities | 具有增强技术能力的开源替代方案

View Specifications | 查看规格 Technical Comparison | 技术对比

✓ 20x Higher Relative Accuracy than Ping | 相对精度比Ping高20倍
✓ 5x Better Resolution than Ping | 分辨率比Ping高5倍
✓ Open-Source Design | 开源设计
✓ BlueBoat Compatible | 兼容BlueBoat

Key Features | 核心特性

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High Precision | 高精度

±5mm accuracy
Ping: ±1% (±10cm @ 10m)
20x more accurate!

相对精度±5mm，比Ping准确20倍

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High Frequency | 高频

200 kHz
Ping: 115 kHz
Higher resolution!

更高频率提供更好的分辨率

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Better Resolution | 更高分辨率

1mm resolution
Ping: 5mm resolution
5x better!

分辨率1mm，比Ping精细5倍

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Shallow Water | 浅水优势

0.3m minimum
Ping: 0.5m minimum
40% better!

最小深度0.3m，浅水性能更好

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High Frequency | 高频

200 kHz
Ping: 115 kHz
Better resolution!

200kHz频率，提供更好的分辨率

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Open Source | 开源设计

Fully open
MODBUS RTU protocol
No lock-in!

完全开源，MODBUS标准协议，无锁定

M3 Single vs Ping Sonar | M3 Single vs Ping声纳对比

Specification / 规格	M3 Single / M3 Single	Ping Sonar / Ping声纳	Advantage / 优势
Beams / 波束	1	1	Tie / 平局
Frequency / 频率	200 kHz ✅	115 kHz	M3 Single: Better resolution
Beam Width / 波束宽度	25° (wide)	25° (wide)	Tie / 平局
Accuracy / 精度	±5mm ✅	±1% of range	M3 Single: 20x more accurate!
Resolution / 分辨率	1mm ✅	5mm	M3 Single: 5x better!
Min Depth / 最小深度	0.3m ✅	0.5m	M3 Single: Better shallow water
Max Depth / 最大深度	100m	100m	Tie / 平局
Update Rate / 更新率	20-30 Hz	30 Hz	Ping: Slightly faster
Power / 功耗	3W @ 5-12V	0.5W @ 5-15V	Ping: Lower power
Weight / 重量	~250g	165g	Ping: Lighter
Depth Rating / 防水等级	IP68 (100m)	IP68 (300m)	Ping: Deeper rating
Protocol / 协议	MODBUS RTU (open) ✅	Ping binary (open)	M3 Single: Standard protocol
Integration / 集成	USB, Serial, RS485	Serial (UART)	Ping: More proven

Summary | 总结

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Accuracy

M3 Single: 20x higher precision

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Frequency

M3 Single: 200kHz vs 115kHz

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Resolution

M3 Single: 5x finer resolution

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Shallow

M3 Single: 40% better minimum depth

Technical Specifications | 技术规格

📡 Acoustic Performance | 声学性能

Frequency / 频率: 200 kHz

Beam Width / 波束宽度: 25° conical

Depth Range / 深度范围: 0.3m - 100m

Accuracy / 精度: ±5mm relative

Resolution / 分辨率: 1mm

Update Rate / 更新率: 20-30 Hz

⚡ Electrical Specifications | 电气规格

Supply Voltage / 供电电压: 5-12V DC

Current / 电流: <300mA @ 5V

Power Consumption / 功耗: ~3W (typical)

Interface / 接口: USB, Serial, RS485

Protocol / 协议: MODBUS RTU

Data Format / 数据格式: Depth, quality, temperature

📐 Physical Specifications | 物理规格

Diameter / 直径: 50mm

Length / 长度: 100mm

Weight (Air) / 重量(空气): ~250g

Weight (Water) / 重量(水中): ~150g

Housing / 外壳: Aluminum + PU

Waterproof / 防水: IP68 (100m rating)

🔧 Integration Options | 集成选项

Mounting / 安装: M4 thread holes

Connector / 连接器: M12 4-pin waterproof

Cable Length / 线缆长度: 2m (customizable)

Operating Temp / 工作温度: -20°C to +60°C

Storage Temp / 存储温度: -30°C to +70°C

Drivers / 驱动: Python, ROS, BlueOS

Applications | 应用场景

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USV Altimeter | USV高度计

BlueBoat and other USV altitude measurement / BlueBoat等USV高度测量

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ROV Depth Sensor | ROV深度传感器

Real-time depth feedback for underwater vehicles / 水下车辆实时深度反馈

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Obstacle Avoidance | 避障系统

Forward-looking obstacle detection / 前向障碍物检测

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Depth Profiling | 深度剖面

Simple depth measurement and logging / 简单深度测量和记录

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Education | 教育培训

Learn sonar principles and integration / 学习声纳原理和集成

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Research | 科研应用

Open-source sensor for research projects / 科研项目的开源传感器

Easy Integration | 易于集成

Compatible with major platforms | 兼容主流平台

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BlueBoat

Direct Ping replacement / Ping的直接替代品

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BlueROV2

Altimeter and depth sensor / 高度计和深度传感器

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Python

Complete library support / 完整的库支持

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ROS/ROS2

Standard drivers available / 提供标准驱动

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BlueOS

Native extension support / 原生扩展支持

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Arduino

Simple serial interface / 简单的串口接口

Get Started | 开始使用

Interested in technical specifications or integration support?

对技术规格或集成支持感兴趣吗？

M3 Single: Open-source, high-performance echosounder
M3 Single: 开源、高性能测深仪

📧 Email: contact@m3sonar.com

🌐 Main Site: m3-sonarbeam.pages.dev

📖 Documentation: Technical Docs