M5 stack ultra-wideband details

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Hi!

I would like further information regarding the m5 stack ultra-wideband Unit Indoor Positioning Module (DW1000)
Description*:

Hardware concerned:
m5 stack ultra-wideband Unit Indoor Positioning Module (DW1000)

Software concerned:
Python

Troubleshooting steps already taken:
This is my first time discovering this technology. I need some basic information before I get started.

Additional information:
The accuracy details are clear, but how far can this device reliably work?
How to import this device into a new python project? And what types of data can it tell me on a python application?

Thank you so much in advance for your help!

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Hello @Kaiswim1 and welcome to the RobotShop community,

The accuracy details are clear, but how far can this device reliably work?

According to the specifications of the transceiver used (DW1000) the communications range of up to 290m thanks to coherent receiver techniques.

How to import this device into a new python project? And what types of data can it tell me on a python application?

As the module uses a microcontroller you won’t be able to use Python to program it (maybe you could be able to use MicroPython but there is no available library). However, you can use Arduino and there is an example available:

I hope that helps!