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

Contact Us | 联系我们

📧 Email: contact@m3sonar.com

🌐 Main Site: m3-sonarbeam.pages.dev

📖 Documentation: Technical Docs