SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout - 4 Meter, VL53L1X (Qwiic)

The SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout is a compact and highly accurate device that employs the VL53L1X next generation ToF (Time of Flight) sensor module. It uses a VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) to emit an Infrared laser, timing the reflection to the target to measure distances ranging from 40mm to 4m with millimeter resolution. The sensor operates exclusively via I²C and is compatible with the Qwiic system, eliminating the need for soldering to connect it to your system. For those who prefer using a breadboard, 2.54mm-spaced pins are also available.

The VL53L1X sensor provides a precision of 1mm with an accuracy of around +/-5mm. It has a minimum read distance of 4cm and a relatively narrow field of view ranging from 15°-27°. It can read at a rate of up to 50Hz. To function properly, the sensor requires a power supply of 2.6V-3.5V. Before using the sensor, remember to remove the protective sticker on the VL53L1X to ensure accurate readings.

The I²C address of the VL53L1X is 0x29 and is hardware defined. If you need to use more than one VL53L1X sensor, you will need a multiplexer/Mux to communicate to multiple sensors on a single bus. This sensor is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASSIFIED IEC 60825-1 2014.

The SparkFun Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I²C sensors, actuators, shields, and cables designed to 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 prevent incorrect hookups.

The VL53L1X Distance Sensor Breakout can be automatically detected, scanned, configured, and logged using the OpenLog Artemis datalogger system. This means no programming, soldering, or setup is required!

Features:

• 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

Documents:

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Board Dimensions
• Hookup Guide
• Datasheet (VL53L1X)
• User/API Manual (VL53L1X)
• SparkFun VL53L1X Arduino Library
• SparkFun VL53L1X Python Package
  • ReadtheDocs Documentation
• GitHub Hardware Repo
• Qwiic Page