{"product_id":"vl53l7cx-time-of-flight-88-zone-wide-fov-distance-sensor-carrier-with","title":"Pololu VL53L7CX ToF 8x8-Zone Wide FOV Distance Sensor Carrier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n .product-copy{line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937}\n .product-copy \u003e * + *{margin-top:1rem}\n .product-copy h2{margin:1.4em 0 .6em;color:#111827}\n .product-copy h3{margin:1.1em 0 .5em;color:#111827}\n .product-copy p{margin:0 0 1em}\n .product-copy ul,.product-copy ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.2em}\n .product-copy li{margin:.35em 0}\n .product-copy table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0}\n .product-copy table th,.product-copy table td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.7em .8em;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n .product-copy table th{background:#f9fafb;width:32%}\n .faq-list{margin:1.2rem 0 1.4rem}\n .faq{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;padding:.85rem 1rem;margin:.6rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n .note{background:#f8fafc;border-left:4px solid #2563eb;padding:.85rem 1rem;border-radius:8px}\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDetect Nearby Objects Without Contact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVL53L7CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Wide FOV Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 350cm Max\u003c\/strong\u003e is an infrared distance sensor designed for distance measurement, obstacle detection, level checks, and basic automation. It is a practical fit for makers, students, and engineers who want reliable sensor data in embedded builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKey details include \u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm min; up to 3.5m max (conditions dependent); \u003cstrong\u003eOperating voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5V to 5.5V (via VIN; on-board 3.3V regulator); \u003cstrong\u003eZones \/ output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4×4 or 8×8 zones; histogram output format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infrared and optical readings change with target color, surface finish, distance, and strong ambient light. Test with your real target before final mounting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100mA average; peak can reach 150mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e I²C (level-shifted to VIN logic level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4×4 or 8×8 zones; histogram output format\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensing range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm min; up to 3.5m max (conditions dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5V to 5.5V (via VIN; on-board 3.3V regulator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReadable detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eCompare with similar products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVL53L7CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Wide FOV Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 350cm Max\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003einfrared distance sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent item\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vl53l8cx-time-of-flight-88-zone-distance-sensor-carrier-with-voltage\"\u003eVL53L8CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulators, 400cm Max\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003einfrared distance sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emotion sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vl53l4cd-time-of-flight-distance-sensor-carrier-with-voltage-regulator-120cm-max\"\u003eVL53L4CD Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 120cm Max\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003einfrared distance sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emotion sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vl53l1x-time-of-flight-distance-sensor-carrier-with-voltage-regulator-400cm-max\"\u003eVL53L1X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 400cm Max\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003einfrared distance sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emotion sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat you can build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis sensor is a good fit for robot obstacle avoidance, tank level checks, parking aids, object counters, and range alarms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eStarter bundles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=arduino\"\u003eArduino-compatible board\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=esp32\"\u003eESP32\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=raspberry+pi\"\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/a\u003e, plus a breadboard or jumper wires for quick setup and testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eRecommended add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUseful add-ons include breadboards, jumper wires, displays, enclosures, and logging modules, depending on how you plan to power, mount, and log the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVL53L7CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Wide FOV Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 350cm Max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVL53L7CX ToF 8×8-zone wide FOV distance sensor carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical active current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100mA average; peak can reach 150mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²C (level-shifted to VIN logic level)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZones \/ output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4×4 or 8×8 zones; histogram output format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm min; up to 3.5m max (conditions dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm; resolution: 1mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5V to 5.5V (via VIN; on-board 3.3V regulator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWiring \u0026amp; usage notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCheck the pin labels on the \u003cstrong\u003eVL53L7CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Wide FOV Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 350cm Max\u003c\/strong\u003e and match them to your controller voltage, ground, and signal pins. Keep wiring short and verify the logic level before powering the module. Infrared and optical readings change with target color, surface finish, distance, and strong ambient light. Test with your real target before final mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e1 × VL53L7CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Wide FOV Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 350cm Max\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the VL53L7CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Wide FOV Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 350cm Max measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n It is designed to measure distance or object presence.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Yes. It is well suited for common maker and embedded platforms, as long as you power it at the correct voltage and match the signal level to your controller.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eWhat affects accuracy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Power quality, wiring, mounting, target material, and the real environment can all affect the reading. It is best to test and calibrate in the final setup.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for prototyping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Yes. It is a practical choice for learning, proof-of-concept builds, and small automation projects.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pololu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52254105305377,"sku":"POL3418","price":1864.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1491\/5617\/files\/0J12240.1200.jpg?v=1769221380","url":"https:\/\/circuit.rocks\/products\/vl53l7cx-time-of-flight-88-zone-wide-fov-distance-sensor-carrier-with","provider":"circuitrocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}