VL53L0X Module GY-530

🔹 VL53L0X Time-of-Flight (ToF) Laser Ranging Sensor – GY-530 Module

The GY-530 is a breakout board for the VL53L0X ToF laser-ranging sensor, capable of measuring distances up to 2 meters with 1mm resolution. It uses infrared laser pulses to detect objects regardless of color or reflectivity, making it ideal for robotics, obstacle avoidance, and proximity sensing.

✅ Specifications:

• Sensor: VL53L0X (STMicroelectronics)

• Range: Up to 2 meters

• Resolution: 1mm

• Accuracy: ±3% typical

• Operating Voltage: 2.6V – 5.5V (VIN)

• Interface: I²C (with onboard level shifters)

• Measurement Time: <30ms

• Active Current: ~20mA

• Standby Current: 5µA

• Laser: 940nm (Class 1, eye-safe)

📦 Features:
✔️ High precision – 1mm resolution up to 2m
✔️ Wide voltage range – 2.6V to 5.5V
✔️ Fast measurement – <30ms
✔️ Eye-safe infrared laser (940nm)
✔️ I²C interface with level shifting
✔️ Compact and easy to integrate

📦 Applications:
✔️ Obstacle avoidance for robots and drones
✔️ Proximity detection and presence sensing
✔️ Liquid level measurement
✔️ 1D gesture recognition
✔️ IoT and smart home devices