Measure Absolute Distance with VL53L1X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator
The VL53L1X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 400cm Max is a laser time-of-flight distance sensor carrier that measures real distance instead of reflected brightness alone.
It is useful for obstacle detection, presence sensing, level checks, positioning, and robot navigation where ambient light can change.
Important: Maximum range depends on target reflectivity, field of view, timing settings, and ambient conditions. Always validate distance performance in your real setup.
Why you'll love it
- Works with 3.3V & 5V systems: onboard 2.8V regulator + level shifters let you power it from 2.6–5.5V while keeping the sensor happy
- Programmable ROI (Region of Interest): shrink or split the field of view into zones for smarter detection (e.g., “left vs right” or “top…
- Distance modes: short/medium/long modes; short mode is more immune to ambient light while long mode reaches furthest (up to 4m)
- Extra pins: provides a shutdown input and an interrupt output for low-power control and event-driven reads
- Fast sampling: up to 50 Hz in short mode, up to 30 Hz in medium/long modes
- Low power: typical active-ranging current is about 20mA (peaks can go higher depending on settings)
What you can build
Ideal for obstacle sensing, robot ranging, presence detection, level measurement, basic mapping experiments, and distance-triggered automation.
Compare Pololu ToF sensor options
| Sensor | Max range | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VL53L1X | 400 cm | ToF distance sensor | I²C carrier with onboard regulator |
| VL53L4CD | 120 cm | ToF distance sensor | I²C carrier with onboard regulator |
| VL53L8CX | 400 cm | ToF distance sensor | I²C carrier with onboard regulator |
| VL6180X | 60 cm | ToF distance sensor | I²C carrier with onboard regulator |
Technical specifications
| Product | VL53L1X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 400cm Max |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pololu |
| Model | VL53L1X |
| Category | Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier |
| Topology | Step-Up (Boost) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.6-5.5 V |
| Sensor | VL53L1X |
| Max Range | 400 cm |
| Support | Official Pololu product search and support resources linked below |
Official resources
Find this product on Pololu | Pololu ToF sensor carrier category
What’s in the box
1 × VL53L1X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 400cm Max
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it measure real distance?
Yes. It uses time-of-flight laser ranging rather than simple reflected-light intensity.
Yes. It uses time-of-flight laser ranging rather than simple reflected-light intensity.
Will bright light affect it?
It is less sensitive to ambient light than basic IR reflectance sensors, but range still depends on conditions.
It is less sensitive to ambient light than basic IR reflectance sensors, but range still depends on conditions.
Can I use it with 3.3V and 5V boards?
Yes. Pololu carrier boards in this family typically include level shifting and regulator support.
Yes. Pololu carrier boards in this family typically include level shifting and regulator support.
Pololu VL53L1X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier 400cm Max
Pololu VL53L1X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier 400cm Max
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₱ 1,714.00
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