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Seeed Studio Grove VL53L0X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor
Time-of-flight laser module measures absolute distance up to 2 m using a 940 nm VCSEL emitter
- Product typeSensors
- Accurate distance measurement up to 2 m
- 940 nm VCSEL laser invisible to the human eye
- Immune to target reflectance for consistent readings
- Miniature integrated module saves board space
- Fast ranging with embedded microcontroller for robotics and IoT
Seeed Grove VL53L0X ToF Sensor
The Seeed Grove VL53L0X is a fully integrated Time-of-Flight laser-ranging module that measures absolute distance up to 2 m. Its 940 nm VCSEL emitter is invisible to the human eye and provides accurate readings independent of target reflectance. The miniature board embeds an advanced microcontroller and SPAD array for fast, precise ranging in a compact form factor. Developers can add reliable proximity sensing to robotics, IoT devices or interactive installations without complex calibration.
Makers needing reflectivity-independent ranging
Engineers building robots, automatic dispensers or gesture interfaces benefit from consistent measurements regardless of surface colour or texture. The sensor suits applications such as user detection for laptops, obstacle avoidance for mobile platforms or laser-assisted camera autofocus in low light. Projects that require range beyond 2 m, angular field-of-view data or multi-zone mapping should evaluate alternative ToF or lidar solutions that provide those capabilities.
940 nm VCSEL laser ranging to 2 m
The 940 nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser delivers fast, accurate distance measurements up to 2 metres with immunity to ambient light and cover-glass crosstalk. Internal infrared filters and the embedded FlightSense microcontroller ensure the reported range stays stable across varying lighting conditions and target reflectances. This single specification determines whether the module fits the required sensing envelope for a given design.
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Questions about this item
What microcontroller board do I need to connect the Grove VL53L0X sensor?
You need a board with a Grove I2C port or a Grove shield that provides one, such as an Arduino Uno with a Grove Base Shield or a Seeeduino Lotus.
Will the 940 nm laser interfere with older infrared sensors I keep in the same project?
The 940 nm VCSEL is narrow-band and the module includes internal infrared filters, so it typically coexists with legacy IR receivers without crosstalk.
How can I verify the sensor is measuring up to 2 m correctly after wiring it?
Run the example sketch, point the sensor at a flat target at known distances, and confirm the serial output matches those distances within the specified tolerance.
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