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VL53L1X Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor Breakout

We have ✅ 1 available of the PR-PIM373 in our Sydney warehouse.

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The VL53L1X Time of Flight sensor breakout uses a low-power laser to measure distances with excellent accuracy and speed. With a detection range of 4 cm to 4 metres and up to 50 Hz sampling frequency, it's ideal for proximity sensing, presence detection, and collision avoidance on robots.

This breakout is compatible with Raspberry Pi and Arduino, and works with the Breakout Garden HAT for plug-and-play integration.

Key Features

  • VL53L1X ToF Sensor – Laser-based distance measurement with 27° field of view (datasheet)
  • 4–400 cm Range – Wide detection range for versatile applications
  • Up to 50 Hz Sampling – Fast ranging frequency for real-time sensing
  • ±25 mm Accuracy – ±20 mm in dark conditions
  • I2C Interface – Address 0x29, 3.3V or 5V compatible
  • Reverse Polarity Protection – Built-in protection against incorrect wiring
  • Raspberry Pi Direct Mount – Solder the included right-angle header and plug into GPIO pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Ideal For

  • Robot collision avoidance
  • Proximity and presence detection
  • Distance measurement projects
  • Threshold-based event triggering

Package Contents

  • 1× VL53L1X breakout board
  • 1× 1×5 male header
  • 1× 1×5 female right-angle header

Specifications

  • Dimensions – 19 × 19 × 3.2 mm

Resources

The VL53L1X Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor Breakout appears in the following collections:

SKU PR-PIM373