Xiaomi has launched a laser range finder under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The product comes under the brand name Duka LS-P Laser range finder and is easy to operate with just two buttons. The gadget also comes with an affordable 99 yuan (~$14) price tag.
The Duka LS-P Laser range finder has eight practical functions, including single measurement, continuous measurement, angle measurement, area measurement, volume measurement, one PIP measurement, secondary PIP measurement, front and rear reference, one-button angle/height measurement.
It emits a very fine laser beam to the target during operation, and the laser beam reflected by the target is received by the inlet optoelectronic component. The time from the transmission to the reception of the laser beam is measured by a timer, thereby calculating the distance from the observer to the target. It has a measurement accuracy of up to 1mm and a measurement time of 0.2s. The maximum distance is up to 40 meters and accurate data can be obtained with just a click.
Design-wise, the Duke LS-P laser rangefinder is made of an aluminium-magnesium alloy as well as ABS material. The gadget weighs only 28g and is about the size of a finger, making it easy to fit into the pocket. The laser rangefinder has a rounded integrated arc design and is polished using a blasting process. The device has anti-sweat and anti-corrosion properties. The design is said to have won the 2019 German Red Dot Design and the German iF Design awards for its quality build.
Furthermore, the laser range finder comes with a built-in 200mAh lithium battery and can measure 3,500 times with a single charge. The battery can be recharged via a USB port.
As for the availability, the crowdfunding page is presently live on Xiaomi Youpin and the response has been explosive. The 99-yuan ($14) device is expected to start shipping on July 8.
