xspectrolum: Pololu VL6180X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor and ambient light module

Introduction

The Pololu VL6180X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor and ambient light module uses infra-red lidar for estimating distances. It also contains an ambient light sensor. It is built on the ST VL6180X proximity and ambient light sensor

For more details on the module see the Tutorial: STMicroelectronics VL6180X Time-of-Flight LIDAR Sensor, by Erich Styger.

In Sweden the Pololu component is available from Lawicel.

Data sheet for VL6180X.

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