VL6180X Range Finder Optical Ranging Sensor Module

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VL6180X Range Finder Optical Ranging Sensor Module

This is a breakout board for the VL6180X distance sensor. Unlike most distance sensors that rely on reflected light intensity or reflected angles to determine the range, the VL6180 uses a precise clock to measure the time it takes light to bounce back from a surface. This affords the ToF Range Finder and VL6180 a great benefit over other methods because it can be much more accurate and more immune to noise. The VL6180 is actually a 3-in-1 package that combines an IR emitter, a range sensor, and an ambient light sensor together for you to easily use.

Features:

  • The input voltage of this module is 3.3V / 5V, which is more convenient for development and use!
  • VL6180X proximity, gesture and ambient light sensing (ALS) module.
  • Ranging measurement, beyond 400mm.
  • Ambient light sensing, up to 100 kLux1.
  • Excellent ranging accuracy, independent of the reflectance of the target.
  • Basic gesture recognition application can be developed with one or multiple VL6180X modules.
  • Compatible with STM32 Nucleo board family.

 

 

Specifications:

  • Operating Voltage: 2.8V
  • 3-in-1 Module
    • IR Emitter
    • Range Sensor
    • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Measures absolute range up to 10cm
  • Gesture Recognition
  • I2C Interface
  • Two Programmable GPIO
  • Two Mounting Holes

Instructions for module use:

  • Download the provided routine code to the WAVGAT development board;
  • Connect the VL6180 module with the development board according to the wiring instructions;
  • Open the serial port monitoring window of Arduino IDE;
  • When the sensor is not covered in front, the serial port monitoring window displays 255;
  • When there is occlusion, the distance is shown as measured distance and the unit is mm.

 

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