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VL6180X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 60cm max
This sensor is a carrier/breakout board for ST’s VL6180X proximity and ambient light sensor, which measures the range to a target object up to 20 cm away (or 60 cm with reduced resolution). The VL6180X uses time-of-flight measurements of infrared pulses for ranging, allowing it to give accurate results independent of the target’s color and surface. Distance and ambient light level measurements can be read through a digital I²C interface. The board has a 2.8 V linear regulator and integrated level-shifters that allow it to work over an input voltage range of 2.6 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards.
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File downloads
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VL6180X datasheet (2MB pdf)
Datasheet for the ST VL6180X proximity and ambient light sensing (ALS) module.
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AN4545: VL6180X basic ranging application note (706k pdf)
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DT0037: VL6180X range and ambient light sensor quick setup guide (386k pdf)
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VL6180X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier schematic diagram (90k pdf)
Schematic diagram of the VL6180X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier.
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Dimension diagram of the VL6180X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 60cm max (312k pdf)
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3D model of the VL6180X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 60cm max (3MB step)
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Drill guide for the VL6180X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 60cm max (20k dxf)
This DXF drawing shows the locations of all of the board’s holes.
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UM10204 I²C-bus specification and user manual (1MB pdf)
The official specification for the I²C-bus, which is maintained by NXP.
Recommended links
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VL6180X library for Arduino
An Arduino library for interfacing with the VL6180X distance and ambient light sensor.
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VL6180X documentation
ST’s product page for the VL6180X, with links to application notes and other resources.