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VL53L3CX Time-of-Flight Multi-Target Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 500cm Max
This sensor is a carrier/breakout board for ST’s VL53L3CX laser-ranging sensor, which offers fast and accurate ranging up to 5 m. It uses the time of flight (ToF) of invisible, eye-safe laser pulses to measure absolute distances to multiple targets simultaneously, independent of ambient lighting conditions and target characteristics like color, shape, and texture (though these things will affect the maximum range). Distance measurements can be read through a digital I²C interface. The board includes a 2.8 V linear regulator and 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. Note: This is not recommended for use with 8-bit MCUs; for such applications, consider the VL53L1X, VL53L0X carrier, or VL6180X carrier.
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Description | Specs (11) | Pictures (9) | Resources (10) | FAQs (0) | On the blog (1) |
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File downloads
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VL53L3CX datasheet (1MB pdf)
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Schematic diagram of the VL53L0X/VL53L1X/VL53L3CX/VL53L4CD Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier (96k pdf)
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Dimension diagram of the VL53L0X/VL53L1X/VL53L3CX/VL53L4CD Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator (295k pdf)
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3D model of the VL53L0X/VL53L1X/VL53L3CX/VL53L4CD Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator (3MB step)
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Drill guide for the VL53L0X/VL53L1X/VL53L3CX/VL53L4CD Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator (21k dxf)
This DXF drawing shows the locations of all of the board’s holes.
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AN4846: Using multiple VL53L0X in a single design (196k pdf)
This application note from ST describes how to use multiple VL53L0X sensors on a single I²C bus.
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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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VL53L3CX documentation
ST’s product page for the VL53L3CX time-of-flight ranging sensor IC, with links to its most up-to-date datasheet, software, and other resources.
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VL53L3CX API (STSW-IMG015)
ST’s API (application programming interface) for the VL53L3CX.
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VL53L3CX Ultra-Low Power (ULP) API (STSW-IMG033)
ST’s Ultra-Low Power API (application programming interface) for the VL53L3CX, which allows it to operate as a proximity detector with very low current consumption.