VL53L0X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Breakout - VL53L0X V2 Module; The VL53L0X is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module. This board is a breakout for the VL53L0X, so it is recommended to carefully read the VL53L0X datasheet before using this product. The VL53L0X uses time-of-flight technology to precisely measure how long it takes for emitted pulses of infrared laser light to reach the nearest object and be reflected back to a detector, making it a self-contained distance measurement system. This time-of-flight (TOF) measurement enables accurate determination of the absolute distance to a target, with minimal influence from the object's reflectance. The sensor can report distances up to 2 m (6.6 ft) with 1 mm resolution. However, the effective range and accuracy depend on ambient conditions, target characteristics such as reflectance and size, and sensor configuration. Sensor accuracy ranges from +/-3% under optimal conditions to over +/-10% in less favorable conditions. Ranging measurements are available through the sensor's I²C (TWI) interface, which is also used to configure sensor settings. The sensor includes two additional pins: a shutdown input and an interrupt output. The VL53L0X is a capable IC, but its small, leadless LGA package can be difficult to use for typical students or hobbyists. It operates at a recommended voltage of 2.8 V, which may complicate interfacing with microcontrollers running at 3.3 V or 5 V. This breakout board addresses these challenges, simplifying sensor integration while maintaining a compact size. Pinout: VDD: Regulated 2.8 V output. Up to 150 mA available for external components. (Can be used as a 2.8 V input if the internal regulator is bypassed, with VIN disconnected.) VIN: Main power supply connection, 2.6 V to 5.5 V. The SCL and SDA level shifters pull the I²C lines high to this level. GND: Ground (0 V) connection. The I²C control source must share a common ground with this board. SDA: Level-shifted I²C data line; HIGH is VIN, LOW is 0 V. SCL: Level-shifted I²C clock line; HIGH is VIN, LOW is 0 V. XSHUT: Active-low shutdown input; pulled up to VDD by default to enable the sensor. Driving this pin low places the sensor in hardware standby. This input is not level-shifted. Color: Purple Material: Plastic Package includes: 1 x VL53L0X V2 Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Breakout Board Note: Lighting and display settings may cause slight color variations between the image and the actual product. Measurement error allowance is +/- 1-3 cm.