• The Distance Laser Measuring Module Time Of Flight (TOF) VL53L0X WAVGAT is a sensor module that uses laser light and ST's FlightSense technology to accurately measure the distance of an object in front of it. The sensor emits infrared laser light pulses and measures the time it takes for them to bounce back to the detector. This technology is also known as Time of Flight (TOF) and is commonly used in lidar systems.
• The sensor has a narrow detection zone, which makes it more accurate than ultrasonic sensors, and it does not measure the quantity of reflected light, which makes it more reliable than infrared sensors. The module can measure distances ranging from 30mm to 1.2m with 5% accuracy and has a resolution of 1mm for distances up to 2m.
• The accuracy of the module depends on the surrounding environment, the properties of the target object, and the sensor configuration. It is recommended to operate the module at a voltage of 2.8V, but this module can operate at 3.3V or 5V, making it compatible with various development boards, including the Arduino board.
• The VL53L0X chip used in this module is a superior integrated circuit, but it has a small lead-free LGA package, which can be challenging to use. This module resolves this issue and makes it easy to incorporate the VL53L0X chip into your projects. This module is suitable for a range of applications, including detecting hand movements, robot obstacle detection, and distance measurement.

Features:

• Accurate distance measurement: The module uses ST's FlightSense technology and TOF principles to accurately measure the distance of an object with 5% accuracy and a resolution of 1mm for distances up to 2m.
• Wide operating voltage range: The module can operate at 3.3V or 5V, making it compatible with various development boards, including the Arduino board.
• Small form factor: The VL53L0X chip used in this module has a small lead-free LGA package, which makes it challenging to use. However, this module resolves this issue and makes it easy to incorporate the VL53L0X chip into your projects.
• Narrow detection zone: The sensor has a narrow detection zone, making it more accurate than ultrasonic sensors.
• No interference from ambient light: The module does not measure the quantity of reflected light, which makes it more reliable than infrared sensors.
• Range up to 1.2m: The module can measure distances ranging from 30mm to 1.2m, which is suitable for various applications.
• Low power consumption: The module consumes low power, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Two 3mm mounting holes

Specification:

• Supply voltage: 3.3 - 5V DC
• Signal voltage: 3.3 - 5V
• Detection distance: 5 - 310cm (standard), 50 - 400cm (with optimal reflection)
• Communication: I2C
• Ranging accuracy: ±5% (high speed mode), ±3% (high accuracy mode)
• Ranging time (min): 20ms (high speed mode), 200ms (high accuracy mode)
• Field of view: 25°
• Laser wavelength: 940nm

Applications:

• Robotics: The module can be used in robotics for obstacle detection, collision avoidance, and object tracking.
• Home automation: The module can be used in home automation systems for touchless switches, automatic doors, and smart lighting.
• Health monitoring: The module can be used in health monitoring devices for measuring distance or proximity to an object or person.
• Industrial automation: The module can be used in industrial automation systems for measuring distances between machines, controlling conveyor belts, and detecting objects.
• Gaming: The module can be used in gaming devices for motion sensing, object detection, and distance measurement.
• Automotive: The module can be used in automotive applications for parking assistance, object detection, and obstacle avoidance.
• Virtual and augmented reality: The module can be used in virtual and augmented reality devices for hand and body tracking, distance measurement, and object detection.

Pin Connections:

Package Includes:

• 1 x Distance Laser Measuring Module Time Of Flight Tof VL53L0X WAVGAT

References:

• https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/vl53l1x.pdf
• https://github.com/pololu/vl53l1x-arduino
• https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/0/01/VL53L0X-Distance-Sensor-User-Manual-en.pdf