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The SparkFun\nQwiic connect system is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields and\ncables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled\nboards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of\nrequired PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThis SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout utilizes the VL53L1X next generation ToF sensor module to give you the highly accurate measurements at long ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe VL53L1X Distance Sensor Breakout can also be automatically detected, scanned, configured, and logged using the OpenLog Artemis datalogger system (Not included). No programming, soldering, or setup required!\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOperating Voltage: 2.6V-3.5V. Power Consumption: 20 mW @10Hz. Measurement Range: ~40mm to 4,000mm. 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The VL53L1X uses a VCSEL (Vertical\nCavity Surface Emitting Laser) to emit an Infrared laser to time the\nreflection to the target. That means that you will be able to measure the\ndistance to an object from 40mm to 4m away with millimeter resolution! To make\nit even easier to get your readings, all communication is enacted exclusively\nvia I2C, utilizing our handy Qwiic system so no soldering is required to\nconnect it to the rest of your system. However, we still have broken out\n0.1”-spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard. Each VL53L1X sensor\nfeatures a precision to be 1mm with an accuracy around +\/-5mm and a minimum\nread distance of this sensor is 4cm. The field of view for this little\nbreakout is fairly narrow at 15°-27° with a read rate of up to 50Hz. Make sure\nto power this board appropriately since it will need 2.6V-3.5V to operate.\nLastly, please be sure to remove the protective sticker on the VL53L1X before\nuse otherwise it will, most assuredly, throw off your readings. The SparkFun\nQwiic connect system is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields and\ncables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled\nboards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of\nrequired PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThis SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout utilizes the VL53L1X next generation ToF sensor module to give you the highly accurate measurements at long ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe VL53L1X Distance Sensor Breakout can also be automatically detected, scanned, configured, and logged using the OpenLog Artemis datalogger system (Not included). No programming, soldering, or setup required!\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOperating Voltage: 2.6V-3.5V. Power Consumption: 20 mW @10Hz. Measurement Range: ~40mm to 4,000mm. Resolution: +\/-1mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLight Source: Class 1 940nm VCSEL. 7-bit unshifted I2C Address:0x29 :Field of View: 15- 27 :Max Read Rate: 50Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWeve found the precision of the sensor to be 1mm but the accuracy is around +\/-5mm. The minimum read distance of this sensor is 4cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e"}
SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout - 4 Meter, VL53L1X - (Qwiic) - Next Generation ToF Sensor Module - Operating Voltage 2.6V - 3.5V - 1mm Precision - +/-5mm Accuracy - Minimum Read Distance 4cm
SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout - 4 Meter, VL53L1X - (Qwiic) - Next Generation ToF Sensor Module - Operating Voltage 2.6V - 3.5V - 1mm Precision - +/-5mm Accuracy - Minimum Read Distance 4cm
This SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout utilizes the VL53L1X next generation ToF (Time of Flight) sensor module to give you the highly accurate measurements at long ranges for its size. The VL53L1X uses a VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) to emit an Infrared laser to time the reflection to the target. That means that you will be able to measure the distance to an object from 40mm to 4m away with millimeter resolution! To make it even easier to get your readings, all communication is enacted exclusively via I2C, utilizing our handy Qwiic system so no soldering is required to connect it to the rest of your system. However, we still have broken out 0.1”-spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard. Each VL53L1X sensor features a precision to be 1mm with an accuracy around +/-5mm and a minimum read distance of this sensor is 4cm. The field of view for this little breakout is fairly narrow at 15°-27° with a read rate of up to 50Hz. Make sure to power this board appropriately since it will need 2.6V-3.5V to operate. Lastly, please be sure to remove the protective sticker on the VL53L1X before use otherwise it will, most assuredly, throw off your readings. The SparkFun Qwiic connect system is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.
Product Features
- This SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout utilizes the VL53L1X next generation ToF sensor module to give you the highly accurate measurements at long ranges.
- The VL53L1X Distance Sensor Breakout can also be automatically detected, scanned, configured, and logged using the OpenLog Artemis datalogger system (Not included). No programming, soldering, or setup required!
- Operating Voltage: 2.6V-3.5V. Power Consumption: 20 mW @10Hz. Measurement Range: ~40mm to 4,000mm. Resolution: +/-1mm.
- Light Source: Class 1 940nm VCSEL. 7-bit unshifted I2C Address:0x29 :Field of View: 15- 27 :Max Read Rate: 50Hz.
- Weve found the precision of the sensor to be 1mm but the accuracy is around +/-5mm. The minimum read distance of this sensor is 4cm.
Buy with confidence as this product comes with 18 months full local warranty in Australia & New Zealand (unless otherwise stated in the overview).
This product also comes with the benefits of the CocoonPower Warranty. For further details please read our Warranty Guidelines.
You can also purchase 3 Year Extended Care. If you are interested please see our Extended Care Information.
