M5Stack Time-of-Flight Distance Unit (VL53L1X)


Description

ToF4M Unit is a high-precision distance sensor module that utilizes the VL53L1CXV0FY/1 sensor and employs Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology. It is capable of measuring object height, detecting object presence, and tracking object movement within a range of 4mm to 4000mm. It finds applications in robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, security systems, and more.

ToF4M Unit offers exceptional accuracy, with measurements as precise as 0.1mm. This level of accuracy enables it to detect even the smallest distance variations and capture surface details of objects. With its fast response time, ToF4M Unit can perform measurements within milliseconds. This real-time feedback of distance information makes it suitable for scenarios that require quick responsiveness.

ToF4M Unit communicates using the I2C protocol, providing advantages such as simplified connectivity, support for multi-master and multi-slave topologies, and high reliability. It can be easily integrated with existing sensor buses, effectively saving IO resources. The module features a standard Grove interface, ensuring reliable and stable signal transmission. When used with the M5Stack hardware ecosystem, it supports plug-and-play functionality, enabling rapid project development.

Features

  • High accuracy: ToF4M Unit has a very high accuracy, up to 0.1 mm. The measuring distance is about 4 meters.

  • Fast response time: ToF4M Unit has a fast response time and is able to complete a measurement in milliseconds.

  • Multi-field applications: robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, security and other fields. Tasks such as measuring the height, presence, and movement of objects demonstrate its versatility.

  • Programming platform: Arduino, UIFlow, etc.

Includes

  • 1x ToF4M Unit

  • 1x HY2.0-4P Cable(20cm)

Applications

  • robots

  • automatic pilot

  • drone

  • construction of security

Specification

Resources
Parameters

Sensor

VL53L1CXV0FY/1

Measurement range

4mm-4000mm

Resolution ratio

Millimeter scale

Measuring speed

Millisecond level

FoV

15-27°

Light source

Laser (ToF)

I²C address

The default is 0x29

Operating temperature range

0°C to +40°C

Product Size

32*24*8mm

Package Size

136* 92*20mm

Product Weight

4.4g

Package Weight

8.8g

Schematic

The difference between M5 ToF4M Unit and M5 ToF Unit

Unit
Sensor
Measuring Distance
Address
Size
Light source

ToF4M Unit

VL53L1CX

4mm-4000mm

0x29

32*24*8mm

Laser

ToF Unit

VL53L0X

25mm-1000mm

0x29

32*24*8mm

Laser

PinMap

PORT A(RED)
SCL
SDA
VCC
GND

Core(Basic)

G22

G21

5V

GND

Core2

G33

G32

5V

GND

CoreS3

G1

G2

5V

GND

Module Size

Version comparison

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