Overview

VL53L0X Distance Sensor is a Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging module based on the VL53L0X from ST, with accurate ranging up to 2m, it is controlled through I2C interface, and pretty low power consumption.

The VL53L0X is a ToF sensor which embeds the ST’s second generation FlightSense technology.

Unlike conventional ranging sensors, the VL53L0X is able to provide accurate distance measurement whatever the target color and reflectance, achieves better anti-interference capability.

Features

• I2C communication interface, control the module on/off via IO pins
• Onboard voltage translator, compatible with 3.3V/5V operating voltage
• Comes with development resources and manual (examples for Raspberry Pi/Arduino/STM32)

Specifications

• Operating voltage: 3.3V/5V
• Dimension: 20mm × 24mm
• Mounting holes size: 2.0mm
• Ranging distance: 30 ~ 2000mm
• 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
• Operating temperature: -20 ~ 70°C

Applications

• Mobile robot (fast distance ranging, obstacle detecting, wall tracking)
• User detection to power on/off and lock/unlock devices like personal computers/laptops/tablets
• 1D gesture recognition
• Camera (autofocus enhancement in low light, video focus tracking assistance)

Pinouts

• VCC: 3.3V/5V power input
• GND: ground
• SDA: I2C data pin
• SCL: I2C clock pin
• SHUT: shutdown control, connects to IO pin
• INT: interrupt output, connects to IO pin

Test Example

Dimensions

Development Resources

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/VL53L0X_Distance_Sensor