Imaging (sensors)

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VL6180X API Software hints or problems?

Hi,I'm the firmware guy on a project using the VL6180X to detect a person walking up to a machine, and reaching towards it. I have boards here with our processor (MSP430 family) running other parts of the system and it's time to get the VL6180X runni...

Values obtained with range status 2 and 7 are accurate or not?

Hi,I am working on VL53L1X Sensor for designing obstacle detection sensor. When i am testing my sensor's range in office environment, it is showing range status 2 and 7 so frequently even at Timing Budget 140ms. Distance between target and sensor is ...

Akansha by Associate II
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53L0-SATEL-I1 not working with level shifter ic.

Hi,I am using 53L0-SATEL-I1 with my nxp imx6ul board. This sensor is not working and not detecting on i2c bus address 0x29. I have checked wiring and code all is fine.I am connecting sensor on 10 pin connector and voltage given is 3.3v also checked w...

DChau.2 by Associate
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Is it wrong that AN5561 shows the distance mode?

I have a question;Recently, I got the sample of VL53L3CX and evaluated the spec with GUI​(STSW-IMG016).According to the AN5561, VL53L3CX seems to have the 3 modes, "Short", "Medium" and "Long".However, I couldn't find the mode option on the GUI.Then ...

TYomo by Associate II
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VL6180x Accuracy Issue.

Hi Experts and Technical support,We have manufactured 1000 boards with VL6180XV0NR/1 to measure proximity range of 20mm to 80mm. We tested all the boards individually for functionality and accuracy with X-rite white balance card of ~12cm square. Arou...

Vignesh by Associate
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Resolved! What is VL53L0X_REG_RESULT_PEAK_SIGNAL_RATE_REF?

Range Status value 3 is "Min Range Fail", which is checked by reading from VL53L0X_REG_RESULT_PEAK_SIGNAL_RATE_REF.What is the Peak Signal Rate Ref.?​I'm finding how to differentiate between a reflective sheet and a high gloss stainless steel like a ...

WOh.2 by Associate II
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Resolved! Is there a way to differentiate between reflective sheets and other reflective materials like mirrors with the VL53L0X?

As you know, the reflective sheet is very bright regardless of the reflective sheet surface angle.However other reflective materials, such as mirrors, are only bright when the surface angle is perpendicular to the VL53L0X.​In such cases, it is diffic...

WOh.2 by Associate II
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