{"product_id":"vl53l8cx-time-of-flight-88-zone-distance-sensor-carrier-with-voltage","title":"Pololu VL53L8CX ToF 8x8-Zone 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\u003ch2\u003eMeasure Absolute Distance with VL53L8CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVL53L8CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulators, 400cm Max\u003c\/strong\u003e is a laser time-of-flight distance sensor carrier that measures real distance instead of reflected brightness alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is useful for obstacle detection, presence sensing, level checks, positioning, and robot navigation where ambient light can change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum range depends on target reflectivity, field of view, timing settings, and ambient conditions. Always validate distance performance in your real setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth map capable: configurable 4×4 or 8×8 zone grid; each zone can include multiple targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter ambient-light performance: V53L8CX is positioned as an upgrade over VL53L5CX, with improved performance in brighter conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy interfacing: onboard level shifter shifts all I\/O to the same logic level as VIN (works cleanly with 3.3V and 5V systems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-supply friendly: dual regulators generate the required 1.8V and 3.3V rails from a single 3.2–5.5V supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreadboard-ready: 0.1\" pin spacing for standard breadboards and perfboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for 8-bit MCUs: initialization + processing requires significant RAM\/code space; ST’s API for VL53L8CX typically uses…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for obstacle sensing, robot ranging, presence detection, level measurement, basic mapping experiments, and distance-triggered automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Pololu ToF sensor options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVL53L1X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToF distance sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²C carrier with onboard regulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVL53L4CD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToF distance sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²C carrier with onboard regulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVL53L8CX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToF distance sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²C carrier with onboard regulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVL6180X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToF distance sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²C carrier with onboard regulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVL53L8CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulators, 400cm Max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePololu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVL53L8CX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTopology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStep-Up (Boost)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2-5.5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVL53L8CX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupport\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial Pololu product search and support resources linked below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficial resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pololu.com\/search?query=VL53L8CX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFind this product on Pololu\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pololu.com\/category\/306\/carriers-for-st-time-of-flight-tof-distance-sensors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePololu ToF sensor carrier category\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × VL53L8CX Time-of-Flight 8×8-Zone Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulators, 400cm Max\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it measure real distance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It uses time-of-flight laser ranging rather than simple reflected-light intensity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill bright light affect it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is less sensitive to ambient light than basic IR reflectance sensors, but range still depends on conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with 3.3V and 5V boards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pololu carrier boards in this family typically include level shifting and regulator support.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pololu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52249352667425,"sku":"POL3419","price":2238.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1491\/5617\/files\/0J12377.1200.jpg?v=1769137576","url":"https:\/\/circuit.rocks\/products\/vl53l8cx-time-of-flight-88-zone-distance-sensor-carrier-with-voltage","provider":"circuitrocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}