ProtoCentral VL53L0X Laser ToF sensor breakout

ST’s VL53L0X combines a 940 nm laser source and a detector on the same chip, giving you a compact high-accuracy laser ranging sensor.

This breakout board (with Arduino libraries) from ProtoCentral makes it easy to prototype applications that need precision ranging — obstacle detection, gesture recognition, and even non-contact liquid-level detection.

The VL53L0X is a Class 1 laser device, so it is classified “eye-safe” — it will not burn your corneas out.

This board also works with a Raspberry Pi. Community Python port available here (thanks @svanimisetti).

Features

• 940 nm VCSEL laser including driver
• Integrated avalanche photodiode
• Maximum ranging distance up to 2 m
• High immunity to ambient light
• I²C interface; programmable I²C address

Projects

See worked examples on our Hackster page — liquid-level sensing with a laser ToF sensor and an interactive Valentine’s Day wreath.