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Yahboom VL53L0X Laser ranging sensor module compatible with alligator clip/DuPont line/PH2.0 cable

VL53L0X lidar sensor module

The VL53L0X is a popular small-sized laser distance sensor made by the well-known semiconductor company STMicroelectronics. It uses Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology, meaning it calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reflect back from an object. This approach is highly accurate—within a few millimeters at short ranges—with a maximum measurement distance of around 2 meters.

It’s tiny and power-efficient, making it perfect for portable devices, robots, or IoT gadgets. You’ll often find it in applications like drone altitude measurements, obstacle detection in robots, or even autofocus systems in smartphones. Plus, it handles ambient light pretty well, maintaining reliable measurements even in bright outdoor environments.

Using this sensor is straightforward thanks to its I²C interface, making it easy to integrate with common microcontrollers such as Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi. If you’re working on any compact electronic project requiring precise distance measurement, the VL53L0X is definitely worth checking out.

VL53L0X pinout

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VL53L0X arduino circuit wiring

This circuit is mainly designed to drive the VL53L0X laser distance sensor, and it’s built in a straightforward and practical way. First, it uses a voltage regulator chip (XC6206P282MR) to stabilize the power supply at 2.8V, ensuring the sensor operates reliably without interference. Next, it communicates with a main microcontroller through the I²C protocol, using two lines called SDA and SCL, with additional pull-up resistors added to keep the communication clean and stable. There’s also an XSHUT pin that controls whether the sensor is active or shut down, and a GPIO1 (INT) pin that signals to the microcontroller, “Hey, measurement is done—you can read the data now!”Overall, this circuit is perfect for applications like robot obstacle avoidance, drone ranging, or gesture recognition in smart devices because it’s simple, reliable, and easy to integrate.

VL53L0X range accuracy