Attributes

Brand	-
Category	Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Sensors
Origin	-
Sensor Type	VL53L0X Time-of-Flight (ToF)
Measurement Range	Up to 2000mm (depending on target reflectivity)
Interface	I2C and Serial PWM Output
Operating Voltage	2.6V to 3.5V
Wavelength	940nm VCSEL Laser
Field of View	Approx. 25 degrees
Accuracy	+/- 3% typical for standard targets
Dimensions	12mm x 15mm x 3mm
Mounting Holes	2x M2.5 compatible holes
Compatibility	Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, ESP32

6 reviews

Anonymous

Mar 27, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for robotics projects

This sensor is incredibly accurate for its size. I used it on my line-following robot to detect obstacles, and the response time via PWM is very fast. Setup with Arduino was straightforward using the standard libraries.

Anonymous

Mar 26, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Compact and reliable

The form factor is tiny, making it perfect for my custom drone altitude hold system. The I2C communication is stable, and I haven't experienced any dropouts during flight tests.

Anonymous

Mar 18, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Exceeded expectations

I was skeptical about the accuracy claims, but after testing against a tape measure, the readings were consistently within a few millimeters. The PWM output feature is a nice bonus for microcontrollers without I2C.

Anonymous

Mar 13, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Easy to integrate

Bought this for a university project. The documentation available online combined with this module's clear pinout made integration a breeze. Highly recommend for beginners in embedded systems.

Anonymous

Mar 08, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Solid performance for proximity detection

Using it to trigger an automatic gate mechanism. It handles outdoor ambient light better than IR sensors, though direct sunlight can still interfere. Overall, a robust choice for the price.

Anonymous

Mar 02, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Great value, minor range limitations

Works exactly as described. Keep in mind that the 2-meter range is only achievable with highly reflective targets in good lighting. For black objects, the range drops significantly, but that is physics, not a fault of the module.

5 FAQ

Q: Can multiple sensors be used on the same I2C bus?

A: Yes, but since they share the same default I2C address, you must programmatically change the address of each sensor individually using the XSHUT pin during initialization.

Q: Is the voltage 5V tolerant?

A: No, the VL53L0X chip operates between 2.6V and 3.5V. If you are using a 5V microcontroller like a standard Arduino Uno, you must use a logic level converter or an LDO regulator.

Q: Can this sensor work in complete darkness?

A: Yes, since it uses its own 940nm laser source, it does not require ambient light to function and works perfectly in total darkness.

Q: Does it come with header pins soldered?

A: No, the module usually ships with unsoldered header pins to allow for flexible mounting options. You will need to solder them yourself.

Q: What is the maximum update rate?

A: The sensor can typically provide measurements at rates up to 50Hz depending on your configuration and the timing budget set in your code.

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