Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Sensors |
| Origin | - |
| Sensor Type | Time-of-Flight (ToF) Laser Ranging |
| Operating Voltage | 2.6V to 3.5V |
| Interface | I2C (Up to 400kHz) |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 2000mm (Typical) |
| Accuracy | +/- 3mm up to 1 meter |
| Field of View | 25 degrees typical |
| Wavelength | 940nm VCSEL |
| Board Dimensions | 12mm x 10mm x 2mm |
| Ambient Light Immunity | Up to 100k Lux |
| Package Color Options | Black, Purple, Blue PCB |
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for robotics projects
This sensor is incredibly accurate for short-range detection. I used it on my line-following robot and the response time is excellent. The I2C library worked flawlessly with my Arduino setup.
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good documentation support
As a beginner, I found plenty of tutorials online for this specific chip. It took me an afternoon to get it working with a Raspberry Pi. Readings are consistent within the stated range.
Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent precision
Tested against a calibrated ruler and the accuracy is impressive up to about 1.5 meters. Beyond that, it gets a bit noisy, but for close-proximity sensing, it is unbeatable at this price point.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Compact and reliable
Love how small this board is. It fit perfectly into my drone's obstacle avoidance system. The purple board version looks cool too. Highly recommend for embedded systems.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value, minor setup quirks
The module works as advertised. Had to double-check the pull-up resistors on my custom board, but once configured, the distance readings are stable even in bright indoor lighting.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 3/5
Works well but sensitive to glass
The sensor performs great on matte surfaces. However, be aware that it struggles slightly with transparent or highly reflective glass surfaces, which is expected for ToF technology. Still a solid purchase.
Q: What is the maximum update rate for distance measurements?
A: The VL53L0X can typically achieve measurement rates up to 50Hz depending on the timing budget and range settings configured in your code.
Q: Is this module compatible with 5V logic microcontrollers like the standard Arduino Uno?
A: Yes, but since the sensor operates at 2.6V-3.5V, you must use a logic level shifter or a breakout board with a built-in regulator and level shifting to safely connect it to 5V systems.
Q: How does sunlight affect the performance?
A: While the sensor has good ambient light immunity up to 100k Lux, direct intense sunlight may reduce the effective range and accuracy. It is best suited for indoor or shaded outdoor applications.
Q: Can multiple sensors be used on the same I2C bus?
A: Yes, but since they share the same default I2C address, you will need to programmatically change the address of each sensor individually using the XSHUT pin during initialization.
Q: Does the package include jumper wires or headers?
A: No, the package includes only the sensor module itself. Headers and jumper wires need to be purchased separately based on your prototyping needs.
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