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Distance Time of Flight Sensor GY-530 VL53L0X

The GY-VL53L0X is a compact and highly accurate laser distance measurement module based on STMicroelectronics’ advanced FlightSense™ Time-of-Flight (TOF) technology. It works by emitting short pulses of infrared laser light and precisely measuring the time it takes for the light to reflect off the nearest object and return to the sensor. This allows the module to function as a miniature, self-contained LiDAR system, delivering reliable and precise distance measurements that are largely unaffected by the color or reflectivity of the target surface.

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  • 1 x GY-VL53L0X Laser Distance Sensor Module


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Features

  • Uses ST FlightSense™ Time-of-Flight (TOF) technology
  • Laser-based distance measurement for high accuracy
  • Measures distances up to 2 meters (6.6 feet)
  • High measurement resolution of 1 mm
  • Built around the reliable VL53L0X ranging sensor chip
  • Operates over a wide power supply range
  • I2C communication interface for easy microcontroller integration
  • Compatible with both 3V and 5V systems
  • Compact size, ideal for space-constrained projects
  • Performance is minimally affected by object reflectance

Specifications

  • Model: GY-VL53L0X
  • Sensor Chip: VL53L0X
  • Distance Range: Up to 2 meters (6.6 feet)
  • Resolution: 1 mm
  • Measurement Principle: Time-of-Flight (TOF)
  • Light Source: Infrared laser
  • Power Supply Voltage: 2.8V – 5V
  • Communication Protocol: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
  • Logic Level Compatibility: 3V / 5V
  • Module Dimensions: 10.5 mm × 13.3 mm

Applications

  • Distance and proximity measurement systems
  • Robotics and obstacle detection
  • Gesture and presence detection
  • Smart devices and automation projects
  • Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and microcontroller-based projects

Pinout:

ESP32 GY-530 VL53L0X Time-of-Flight Sensor Pinout, Wiring and more

Arduino Library

For Arduino projects, it is recommended to use the official Adafruit VL53L0X library. This library simplifies sensor initialization and distance measurement via the I2C interface.

  • Library Name: Adafruit VL53L0X
  • Installation: Arduino IDE → Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries → Search for “Adafruit VL53L0X”
  • Dependency: Adafruit BusIO library

Arduino Connections

  • VCC: Arduino 5V or 3.3V
  • GND: Arduino GND
  • SDA: Arduino SDA (A4 on Arduino Uno)
  • SCL: Arduino SCL (A5 on Arduino Uno)

Arduino Code Example

The example below demonstrates how to read distance measurements from the GY-VL53L0X sensor and display the distance in millimeters using the Arduino Serial Monitor.


#include <Wire.h>
#include <Adafruit_VL53L0X.h>

Adafruit_VL53L0X lox = Adafruit_VL53L0X();

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  while (!Serial) {
    delay(1);
  }

  Serial.println("VL53L0X Distance Sensor Test");

  if (!lox.begin()) {
    Serial.println("Failed to initialize VL53L0X");
    while (1);
  }

  Serial.println("VL53L0X ready");
}

void loop() {
  VL53L0X_RangingMeasurementData_t measure;

  lox.rangingTest(&measure, false);

  if (measure.RangeStatus != 4) {
    Serial.print("Distance: ");
    Serial.print(measure.RangeMilliMeter);
    Serial.println(" mm");
  } else {
    Serial.println("Out of range");
  }

  delay(500);
}

Applications

  • Distance and proximity measurement systems
  • Robotics and obstacle avoidance
  • Gesture and presence detection
  • Smart automation and IoT devices
  • Arduino and microcontroller-based projects