467 Radar Sensors from $3 to over $100: Which one is Best?

Lately, many radar sensors have become available for relatively cheap prices. In this video, I will give you an overview of what is available and how they compare. And, of course, we will have a look into how they work and test a few of them. After viewing this video, you should be able to choose the right sensor for your needs. And you should know which are overpriced.

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[enricosaccheggiani]

The guy with the Swiss accent is always the best

[nickldominator]

This is crazy, I was literally searching for a comprehensive overview of all the available sensors, even reviewing some of your earlier videos. I couldn't find anything that had complete coverage, here you are. Incredible timing! Thanks!

[RFbeamMicrowave]

Hello Andreas, thanks for the great overview of radar sensors and your understandable and simple explanations about radar. We are a Swiss company what develops and manufactures radar sensors in the 24 and 60GHz range for various applications. Some of them already have signal processing on board and would fit perfectly into your test portfolio. If you are interested in an independent evaluation, we would be happy to provide you with evaluation kits.

[christophmeissner]

A while back, I did some pretty promising experiments using the RFBeam K-LD2 putting together a traffic counting monitor / data logger using this module together with a Pi PICO, an SD card slot module and some bits and bobs. It has onboard FFT, a serial interface and supports metering receiding and approaching targets simultaneously. The quality of readings were pretty good and within a plausible range of precision.

[rownakulhaque]

I was searching for this video for a long time. And finally it's here ❤

[isprithul]

Sleep analyzing radars sound like an interesting topic! Looking forward to a video on that

[jacquesmertens]

Thank you, Dishka, for encouraging your human to perform the tests.

[pxelman]

Please make a video about sleep monitoring radars, I've been needing them lately to monitor an elderly person

[ueligiger]

Hello Andreas. Thank you very much for the incredible overview about actual low cost radar sensors. You talk about FMCW sensors but beside this there is also the possibility to use FSK for distance measurement. There is a Swiss company what develops and sells different 24GHz and also 60GHz sensors including signal processing. The K-LD2 for example is a simple movement detector what can also measure the speed and direction of persons up to 15m. The K-LD7 uses in addition an FSK modulation and has 2 RX antennas what allows for an angle and distance output besides the speed and direction measurement. They also released a very small 60GHz FMCW distance sensor called V-LD1 what can be combined with a plastic lens to focus the beam. It has a very low power consumption and is perfect for IoT tank level gauging applications. I think these sensors could be a great addition to your presented overview.

[thomaskampouris]

Why is it every time i watch your videos I get inspired so much to dive deeper in such things ? As always great work.

[Rpol_]

Great video Andreas! The timing was perfect since our company is just now starting to explore automotive sensor modules for a non automotive application.

[gjashley]

Timely, I was just looking at these modules … thanks for the review

[bramv]

Excellent as always, Andreas. Thanks for the overview!

[aliveandwellinisrael]

I'm subscribed but don't watch the videos incredibly often, but the area where this channel shines is this kind of in-depth, incredibly informative videos. While I watch this channel less than other electronics channels with a different type of content, it's almost certain that a virtual visit to Andreas Spiess will be in order when I'm working on a project or when I'm at the component/module selection stage.

[JordanTavares-bs]

best youtube channel ever, thanks Andreas, keep it

[wojciechzielinski]

As always, excellent material.
I am right now building indoor positioning system using multiple ld2450, also I connected LD2410 with LD2450 and it works great - best of both worlds: X, Y from LD2450 and stationary objects detection from LD2410.

[AlexGoris]

I've been wanting to buy one of these for a long time, this video is what will push me over the edge, thanks :)

[planetofthepete]

An excellent example of good technical content - presented succinctly and factually, and with a clear understanding of the audience needs.

[ruudvanderheijden]

Thanks for this video, you convinced me so i bought a number of these sensors LD2410c. I am anxious to see how they operate! First project will be for my bathroom to check presence and then turn on the lights. Also temperature and humidity sensors will be used to control the heating and air refreshment.

[Phettsack]

LD2410 is supported by tasmota, too (need to compile an own version). For use with a shelly it's necessary to modify the module and bridge the voltage regulator.