Product description: VL53L0X time-of-flight - distance sensor - 2 m - Waveshare 14930
The VL53L0X distance sensor manufactured by Waveshare, which measures in the range of 3 cm to 200 cm . The module uses Time-of-Flight technology and uses the I2C interface for communication. The VL53L0X is a ToF sensor based on ST's second generation FlightSense technology. Unlike conventional distance sensors, the VL53L0X integrates physical infrared filters and optics, adopts the latest generation of ST's ToF, which enables absolute distance measurement regardless of target color and reflectivity, achieving better anti-interference ability.
VL53L0X time-of-flight - distance sensor - 2 m - Waveshare 14930. 
ToF distance sensor.Main features of the VL53L0X sensor
- I2C communication interface, allows you to turn the module on / off using the IO pins
- Built-in voltage regulator, supports 3.3 V and 5 V
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi , Arduino and STM32
Application of the module
- Mobile robots (obstacle detection)
- Drones (Land Assist, Hover, Obstacle Sensing)
- Smart building and lighting (people detection, 1D gesture recognition)
- Camera (low light autofocus improvement, video focus tracking aid)
Pins of the ToF distance sensor module
The module equipped with the VL53L0X system uses the ToF technology for measurement, while it communicates with the microcontroller via the I2C interface.
- VCC - 3.3 V or 5 V power input
- GND - system ground
- SDA - data line of the I2C interface
- SCL - clock line of the I2C interface
- SHUT - shutdown control, connects to the IO pin
- INT - interrupt output, connects to the IO pin
The manufacturer has prepared instructions for connecting to the Raspberry Pi, Arduino, STM32 module and sample program codes .
An example of a distance sensor measurement.
Components included in the set.
Distance Sensor Specifications
- Sensor: VL53L0X
- Supply voltage: 3.3 V or 5 V
- Measuring range: from 30 mm to 2000 mm
- Measurement accuracy: ±5%
- Measuring speed: 20ms (short range mode), 200ms (medium/long range mode)
- Viewing angle: 25°
- Laser beam length: 940 nm
- Operating temperature: -20°C to 70°C
- Mounting hole size: 2mm
- Dimensions: 20x24mm
Kit contents
- VL53L0X time-of-flight - distance sensor - 2 m - Waveshare 14930
- 6-pin connection cable - 20 cm
