The sensor has a narrow detection zone, which makes it more accurate than ultrasonic sensors, and it does not measure the quantity of reflected light, which makes it more reliable than infrared sensors. The module can measure distances ranging from 30mm to 1.2m with 5% accuracy and has a resolution of 1mm for distances up to 2m.
The accuracy of the module depends on the surrounding environment, the properties of the target object, and the sensor configuration. It is recommended to operate the module at a voltage of 2.8V, but this module can operate at 3.3V or 5V, making it compatible with various development boards, including the Arduino board.
The VL53L0X chip used in this module is a superior integrated circuit, but it has a small lead-free LGA package, which can be challenging to use. This module resolves this issue and makes it easy to incorporate the VL53L0X chip into your projects. This module is suitable for a range of applications, including detecting hand movements, robot obstacle detection, and distance measurement.
Features
- Accurate distance measurement using ST's FlightSense technology and TOF principles
- 5% accuracy and 1mm resolution for distances up to 2m
- Wide operating voltage range: 3.3V or 5V
- Compatible with Arduino and other development boards
- Small form factor with easy integration
- Narrow detection zone for higher accuracy than ultrasonic sensors
- No interference from ambient light
- Measurement range from 30mm to 1.2m
- Low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered applications
- Two 3mm mounting holes
Specification
- Supply voltage: 3.3 – 5V DC
- Signal voltage: 3.3 – 5V
- Detection distance: 5 – 310cm (standard), 50 – 400cm (with optimal reflection)
- Communication: I2C
- Ranging accuracy: ±5% (high speed mode), ±3% (high accuracy mode)
- Ranging time (min): 20ms (high speed mode), 200ms (high accuracy mode)
- Field of view: 25°
- Laser wavelength: 940nm
Applications
- Robotics: obstacle detection, collision avoidance, object tracking
- Home automation: touchless switches, automatic doors, smart lighting
- Health monitoring: distance and proximity measurement
- Industrial automation: object detection, conveyor control, distance measurement
- Gaming: motion sensing and object detection
- Automotive: parking assistance and obstacle avoidance
- Virtual and augmented reality: hand tracking and distance measurement
Pin Connections
| Abbreviation | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vcc | Power Supply | Power supply pin, recommended 2.8V |
| GND | Ground | Ground pin for the module |
| SCL | I2C Clock | Connect to SCL pin of microcontroller |
| SDA | I2C Data | Connect to SDA pin of microcontroller |
| GPIO1 | Interrupt Output | Indicates when a measurement is complete |
| XSHUT | Address Selection | Sets I2C address (high: default, low: alternate) |
References
The sensor has a narrow detection zone, which makes it more accurate than ultrasonic sensors, and it does not measure the quantity of reflected light, which makes it more reliable than infrared sensors. The module can measure distances ranging from 30mm to 1.2m with 5% accuracy and has a resolution of 1mm for distances up to 2m.
The accuracy of the module depends on the surrounding environment, the properties of the target object, and the sensor configuration. It is recommended to operate the module at a voltage of 2.8V, but this module can operate at 3.3V or 5V, making it compatible with various development boards, including the Arduino board.
The VL53L0X chip used in this module is a superior integrated circuit, but it has a small lead-free LGA package, which can be challenging to use. This module resolves this issue and makes it easy to incorporate the VL53L0X chip into your projects. This module is suitable for a range of applications, including detecting hand movements, robot obstacle detection, and distance measurement.
Features
- Accurate distance measurement using ST's FlightSense technology and TOF principles
- 5% accuracy and 1mm resolution for distances up to 2m
- Wide operating voltage range: 3.3V or 5V
- Compatible with Arduino and other development boards
- Small form factor with easy integration
- Narrow detection zone for higher accuracy than ultrasonic sensors
- No interference from ambient light
- Measurement range from 30mm to 1.2m
- Low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered applications
- Two 3mm mounting holes
Specification
- Supply voltage: 3.3 – 5V DC
- Signal voltage: 3.3 – 5V
- Detection distance: 5 – 310cm (standard), 50 – 400cm (with optimal reflection)
- Communication: I2C
- Ranging accuracy: ±5% (high speed mode), ±3% (high accuracy mode)
- Ranging time (min): 20ms (high speed mode), 200ms (high accuracy mode)
- Field of view: 25°
- Laser wavelength: 940nm
Applications
- Robotics: obstacle detection, collision avoidance, object tracking
- Home automation: touchless switches, automatic doors, smart lighting
- Health monitoring: distance and proximity measurement
- Industrial automation: object detection, conveyor control, distance measurement
- Gaming: motion sensing and object detection
- Automotive: parking assistance and obstacle avoidance
- Virtual and augmented reality: hand tracking and distance measurement
Pin Connections
| Abbreviation | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vcc | Power Supply | Power supply pin, recommended 2.8V |
| GND | Ground | Ground pin for the module |
| SCL | I2C Clock | Connect to SCL pin of microcontroller |
| SDA | I2C Data | Connect to SDA pin of microcontroller |
| GPIO1 | Interrupt Output | Indicates when a measurement is complete |
| XSHUT | Address Selection | Sets I2C address (high: default, low: alternate) |