M5Stack ToF distance sensor (U010) – laser distance up to 2 m (VL53L0X)

The ToF unit measures distance with an invisible laser (time of flight). It is fast and accurate at short range and is used, for example, to see whether the car is in the garage, whether a door or hatch is open, or how full something is.

Works with

• ESPHome (component vl53l0x)
• Home Assistant via ESPHome
• All M5Stack controllers with a Grove port

You also need

A controller, for example the AtomS3 Lite. Grove cable included.

Specifications

• Sensor: ST VL53L0X, 940 nm laser (class 1)
• Range: up to approx. 2 m
• Interface: I2C via Grove, address 0x29

Manufacturer and documentation

Manufacturer: M5Stack Technology Co., Ltd, Block A10, Expo Bay South Coast, Fuhai Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China, [email protected]. EU representative: Success Courier SL, Calle Rio Tormes 1, Planta 1, Derecha, Oficina 3, 28947 Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain, [email protected].

• Product documentation (M5Stack)
• Manufacturer certifications (CE/RoHS)

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