Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Sensors |
| Origin | - |
| Sensor Type | Time-of-Flight (ToF) |
| Measurement Range | 30mm to 2000mm |
| Accuracy | +/- 3mm |
| Interface | I2C |
| Operating Voltage | 2.6V - 3.5V |
| Laser Class | Class 1 |
| Wavelength | 940nm |
| Field of View | 25 degrees |
| Dimensions | 12mm x 10mm x 3mm |
| Compatibility | Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32 |
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good range but sensitive to sunlight
Works great indoors with precise measurements up to 2 meters. However, direct sunlight does interfere with the readings slightly. For indoor automation, it is flawless.
Anonymous
Mar 30, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great for altitude hold
Using this for low-altitude holding on a mini drone. It works well below 1 meter. Just ensure your power supply is stable to avoid noise in the data.
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for robotics projects
This sensor is incredibly accurate for its size. I used it on a small obstacle-avoiding robot and the response time is excellent. The I2C library for Arduino worked straight out of the box.
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy integration
The documentation provided by the community made integration with my ESP32 project very simple. The distance readings are stable and repeatable.
Anonymous
Mar 13, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and compact
We bought ten of these for our workshop. They are small enough to fit into tight spaces and provide consistent data. Highly recommended for educational kits.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exceeded expectations
I was skeptical about the accuracy at the maximum range, but it performed better than expected. It's now part of my automatic curtain opener system.
Q: Does this module work with 5V logic levels?
A: The sensor operates at 2.6V-3.5V. If you are using a 5V microcontroller like an Arduino Uno, you must use a logic level converter or an I2C breakout board with voltage regulation to avoid damaging the sensor.
Q: Can this sensor measure through glass?
A: Generally, no. Infrared lasers used in ToF sensors often reflect off glass or pass through without returning a reliable signal, leading to inaccurate readings. It is best used on opaque surfaces.
Q: How do I calibrate the sensor if readings seem offset?
A: You can perform offset calibration using the manufacturer's API functions. Place the sensor at a known fixed distance from a target and run the calibration routine to adjust the internal offset register.
Q: What is the maximum update rate for distance measurements?
A: The VL53L0X can perform measurements at rates up to roughly 50Hz depending on the timing budget configuration set in your code. Higher precision settings may reduce the update rate.
Q: Is there a library available for Python on Raspberry Pi?
A: Yes, there are several open-source Python libraries available, such as the Adafruit CircuitPython library, which simplifies reading distance data on Raspberry Pi and other Linux-based single-board computers.
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