{"product_id":"vl6180x-tof050c-time-of-flight-proximity-sensor","title":"VL6180X Time-of-Flight Proximity Sensor – TOF050C (up to 50 cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA close-range laser sensor for touchless interaction. The \u003cstrong\u003eTOF050C\u003c\/strong\u003e module uses ST's \u003cstrong\u003eVL6180X\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is tuned for short distances. It's very precise in the first few centimetres, where bigger ToF sensors struggle, which makes it ideal for detecting a hand hovering over a sleeve or a bag flap opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonus: the VL6180X also has a built-in \u003cstrong\u003eambient light sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e, so one board gives you both proximity and brightness. Like the TOF200C, it has a protective lens cover and mounting holes for sewing or screwing it in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST VL6180X (TOF050C module)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 to about 50 cm max; most accurate under 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 850 nm Class 1 IR (eye-safe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambient light sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterface:\u003c\/strong\u003e I2C, default address 0x29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e −20 to +70 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePin Definitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVIN\u003c\/strong\u003e — Power in, 3–5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGND\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSCL\u003c\/strong\u003e — I2C clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSDA\u003c\/strong\u003e — I2C data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINT \/ GPIO1\u003c\/strong\u003e — Interrupt output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHUT\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shutdown — pull low to turn off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProject Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWave-to-activate LEDs on a sleeve or cuff, a handbag that lights its interior when the flap lifts, touchless controls for a wearable music player, or a glove that measures how close your hand is to an object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a VL6180X library such as Adafruit_VL6180X or Pololu VL6180X. VL53L0X libraries won't work with this chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adafruit-esp32-c3-qt-py-wifi-dev-board-w-stemma-qt-1\"\u003eAdafruit ESP32-C3 QT Py\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beetle-esp32-microcontroller-sewable-1\"\u003eBeetle ESP32 [Sewable]\u003c\/a\u003e. For longer range (up to 2 m) choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vl53l0x-tof200c-time-of-flight-distance-sensor\"\u003eVL53L0X TOF200C\u003c\/a\u003e. Using several I2C sensors? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/i2c-8-channel-iic-multi-channel-multiplexer-breakout-1\"\u003eI2C 8-channel multiplexer\u003c\/a\u003e helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTOF050C VL6180X laser ranging module × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeader pins × 1 set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tinker Tailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51926737060073,"sku":"TT-TOF050C-VL6180X","price":12.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8006\/3209\/files\/Sa66f70d5728a4140bd185d1bef748a7fu_068c5f06-9d56-4bd4-bf00-142f980637b0.webp?v=1791036839","url":"https:\/\/www.tinkertailor.ca\/products\/vl6180x-tof050c-time-of-flight-proximity-sensor","provider":"Tinker Tailor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}