What is it?

This is the Lamblabs “Time-of-Flight” Range Finder, a breakout for the VL53L0X distance sensor. This breakout for the VL53L0X is as simple as it gets. Only the required passives are populated to give you the smallest, most cost effective way to use multiple sensors in a project with an I2C interface. An output 2.8V LDO is inside. The input voltage range is from 2.8-5V. It can measure absolute distances up to 2m, setting a new benchmark in ranging performance levels, opening the door to various new applications.

Why did you make it?

Unlike most distance sensors that rely reflected light intensity or reflected angles to determine range, the VL53L0X uses a precise clock to measure the time it takes light to bounce back from a surface. This affords the ToF Range Finder and VL53L0X a great benefit over other methods because it can be much more accurate and more immune to noise.

What makes it special?

• Fully integrated miniature module:940nm Laser VCSEL and driver
• Ranging sensor with advanced embedded micro controller
• Reported range is independent of the target reflectance
• Operates in high infrared ambient light levels
• Advanced embedded optical cross-talk compensation to simplify cover glass selection
• Eye safe - Class 1 laser device compliant with latest standard IEC 60825-1:2014 - 3rd edition
• Fast, accurate distance ranging:Measures absolute range up to 2m
• Integrated 3.3V Output LDO, Input Voltage 3-5V.
• I2C Interface is Avalible
• Easy to use and mount
• Arduino Lib is OK
• Size - 11x14mm