Product description: VL53L1X time-of-flight - distance sensor - 4 m - Waveshare 14929
The VL53L1X distance sensor measures up to 4 m at a speed of up to 50 Hz . The system uses Time-of-Flight technology and uses the I2C interface for communication. The VL53L1X is a ToF sensor based on ST's third generation FlightSense technology. Compared to the second generation VL53L0x, the VL53L1X sensor has a larger detection range and a frequency of 50 Hz. Unlike conventional distance sensors, VL53L1X integrates physical infrared filters and optics, adopts ST's latest generation of ToF, which enables absolute distance measurement regardless of target color and reflectivity, achieving better anti-interference ability.
Distance sensor VL53L1X, the set also includes a connecting cable. 
ToF distance sensor.Main features of the VL53L1X 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 VL53L1X distance sensor uses 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.
VL53L1X time-of-flight - distance sensor - 4 m - Waveshare 14929.
Distance Sensor Specifications
- Sensor: VL53L1X
- Supply voltage: 3.3 V or 5 V
- Measuring range: from 40 mm to 4000 mm
- Measurement accuracy: ± 5%
- Measuring speed: 20ms (short range mode), 33ms (medium/long range mode)
- Viewing angle: 27°
- Laser beam length: 940 nm
- Operating temperature: -20°C to 80°C
- Mounting hole size: 2mm
- Dimensions: 20x24mm
Kit contents
- VL53L1X time-of-flight - distance sensor - 4 m - Waveshare 14929
- 6-pin connection cable - 20 cm
