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# Adafruit VL6180X Time of Flight Distance Ranging Sensor (VL6180)

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $28.27
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 1 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-3316

## Description

The Adafruit VL6180X is a close-range Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor from ST that measures from approximately 5 mm to 100 mm (up to 150–200 mm in good conditions). It also includes a built-in ambient light sensor (lux), making it a versatile two-in-one module for proximity and light measurement. Using an invisible laser and matching sensor, the VL6180X precisely times how long light takes to bounce back — delivering accurate readings without the linearity issues of IR reflectance sensors or the wide cone of ultrasonic sensors. The breakout includes a 2.8V regulator and level shifting for 3–5V compatibility. Key Features Close-Range ToF Sensing – ~5 to 100 mm range (up to 150–200 mm in ideal conditions) Built-in Lux Sensor – Ambient light measurement included alongside distance sensing Narrow Sensing Cone – Focused invisible laser measures only the surface directly ahead I2C Interface – Simple two-wire communication; most processing handled on-chip 3–5V Compatible – On-board 2.8V regulator and level shifting Compact Breakout – Small PCB suitable for robotics and interactive projects Compared To Other ToF Sensors vs VL53L0X – The VL53L0X covers ~50–1200 mm for longer-range needs but lacks the lux sensor vs VL53L4CD – The VL53L4CD covers ~1–1300 mm, combining close and medium range without a lux sensor Ideal For Close-range proximity detection (gesture sensing, paper detection) Robotics obstacle detection at short distances Combined distance and ambient light sensing Interactive installations and touch-free interfaces Package Contents 1× Adafruit VL6180X ToF Distance Sensor Breakout (assembled and tested) 1× Header strip (requires soldering) Resources Adafruit VL6180X Tutorial – Code, schematics, wiring diagrams, and more

**Product Type:** physical

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