Description
Reviews
| 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 |
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.
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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