Descriptions:
The SparkFun "Time-of-Flight" Range Finder is an advanced sensor board featuring the VL6180 distance sensor. Unlike traditional distance sensors that measure range based on reflected light intensity or angles, the VL6180 utilizes a highly accurate clock to calculate the time it takes for light to travel to a surface and return.
This time-of-flight (ToF) approach offers superior accuracy and greater immunity to noise compared to other distance-sensing methods, making the ToF Range Finder an ideal solution for precise and reliable distance measurements.
Specifications:
- Measuring Current Range: 10cm (absolute)
- Mounting Hole Diameter (mm): 3.2
Features:
- 2.8V Regulator – Provides the required 2.8V for the sensor
- I2C Level Shifter – Provides logic level conversion from 2.8V to VCC
- 3-in-1 Module
- IR Emitter
- Range Sensor
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Measures absolute range up to 10cm
- Gesture Recognition
- I2C Interface
- Two Programmable GPIO
- Sharp Sensor Board Layout.
Applications:
- Tablet/laptop/gaming devices.
- Domestic appliances/industrial devices.
- Smartphones/portable touchscreen devices.
Useful Link:
SparkFun VL6180 ToF Sensor Module
Package Included:
1 x SparkFun VL6180 ToF Sensor Module High-Precision SEN-12785 Time of Flight (ToF) Range Finder Sensor For Accurate Distance Measurement and DIY Electronics