Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Sensors |
| Origin | - |
| Sensor Type | VL53L0X Time-of-Flight |
| Measurement Range | Up to 2 meters (typical) |
| Interface | I2C |
| Operating Voltage | 2.6V to 3.5V |
| Wavelength | 940 nm VCSEL |
| Field of View | 25 degrees typical |
| Accuracy | +/- 3 mm |
| Dimensions | 12mm x 8mm x 2mm |
| Package Type | Breakout Board with Header Pins |
| Compatibility | Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32 |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Solid performance
Used this for an inventory counting prototype. It handled hundreds of cycles without issue. The power consumption is also very low, which is great for battery-operated devices.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for robotics projects
This sensor works flawlessly with my Arduino Uno. The I2C communication is stable, and the distance readings are surprisingly accurate for the price point. Great for obstacle avoidance.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value but needs calibration
The module arrived quickly and was well packaged. It required a bit of software calibration to get precise readings in bright light, but once set up, it performs consistently.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great learning tool
As a beginner, I found this sensor easy to understand. The only downside is that reflective surfaces can sometimes throw off the reading, but that is expected with ToF technology.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Compact and reliable
Love how small this breakout board is. It fit perfectly into my compact drone design. The ranging speed is fast enough for real-time applications.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to integrate
Found plenty of libraries online to get this running immediately. The documentation for the VL53L0X chip is excellent, and this board breaks out all the necessary pins clearly.
Q: Does this module work directly with 5V logic levels?
A: The sensor operates at 2.6V-3.5V. While many breakout boards include a regulator, the I2C lines are often not 5V tolerant. We recommend using a logic level shifter if connecting to a 5V microcontroller.
Q: Is a library available for Python on Raspberry Pi?
A: Yes, there are several open-source Python libraries available for the VL53L0X that work well with Raspberry Pi GPIO. You can find them on GitHub or via pip.
Q: Does the package include header pins?
A: Yes, this GY-530 breakout board comes with pre-soldered male header pins so you can easily plug it into a breadboard or connect wires.
Q: What is the maximum refresh rate for distance measurements?
A: The VL53L0X can achieve measurement rates up to roughly 50Hz depending on the timing budget configuration set in your code. Higher precision settings may reduce the update rate.
Q: Can this sensor measure through glass?
A: No, Time-of-Flight laser sensors generally cannot measure distances through transparent materials like glass or clear plastic, as the laser passes through or reflects internally.
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