
This approach ensures absolute distance measurements independent of ambient lighting conditions and target characteristics (e.g. Unlike conventional IR sensors that use the intensity of reflected light to estimate the distance to an object, the VL53L5CX uses ST’s FlightSense technology to precisely measure how long it takes for emitted pulses of infrared laser light to reach the objects and be reflected back to a detector. The VL53L5CX is effectively a tiny, self-contained lidar system featuring an integrated 940 nm Class 1 laser, which is invisible and eye-safe. This board is a carrier for the VL53L5CX, so we recommend careful reading of the VL53L5CX datasheet before using this product. The VL53L5CX from ST Microelectronics is a long-distance, ranging time-of-flight (TOF) sensor integrated into a compact module.
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Initializing the VL53L5CX and processing its readings require a significant amount of RAM and code space, making this sensor impractical for use with a typical 8-bit microcontroller (ST’s API for the VL53L5CX typically uses over 90 KB of program memory).


Note: this product is not recommended for use with 8-bit microcontrollers. The board includes a 3.3 V linear regulator and level-shifters that allow it to work over an input voltage range of 2.8 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards. It can measure absolute distances to multiple targets simultaneously across multiple zones, providing enough data for a depth map with up to 8×8 resolution.

This is a Pololu carrier/breakout board for ST’s VL53L5CX laser-ranging sensor, which offers fast and accurate ranging up to 4 m through a digital I☬ interface.
