SparkFun ToF Range Finder Sensor - VL6180 Time-of-Flight Range Finder 3-in-1 Package with IR emitter, On-Board 2.8V Regulator
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SparkFun ToF Range Finder Sensor - VL6180 Time-of-Flight Range Finder 3-in-1 Package with IR emitter, On-Board 2.8V Regulator
This is the SparkFun "Time-of-Flight" Range Finder equipped with the VL6180 distance sensor and acts as a near drop-in replacement for most Sharp sensors.
The VL6180 from STMicroelectronics is actually a 3-in-1 package that combines an IR emitter, a range sensor, and an ambient light sensor together for you to easily use and communicate with via an I2C interface.
The ToF Range Finder Features: RIPTION 2.8V Regulator - Provides the required 2.8V for the sensor. I2C Level Shifter - Provides logic level conversion from 2.8V to VCC. 3-in-1 Module, IR Emitter, Range Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor.
Also Features: Absolute range up to 10cm, Gesture Recognition, I2C Interface, Two Programmable GPIO, Sharp Sensor Board Layout.
Another thing to note is the form factor of the sensor itself. Many small robotics platforms have integrated hole patterns for the long time favorite Sharp IR sensor line. This allows the VL6180 Sensor to be a near drop-in replacement for most Sharp sensors.