Imaging (sensors)

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Unable to communicate to VL53L0CX

Working on a board that uses a VL53L0CX. But I do not seem to be able to communicate with the sensor and have even tried to scan i2c addresses with no luck. I am hoping someone here can take a look at the schematic I have for the sensor and let me kn...

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CBoyc.1 by Associate II
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VL6180_SimpleRanging example using Bottom sensor

I'm trying to adapt the example code available on st.com for VL6180_SimpleRanging (STM32CubeExpansion_6180A1_V1.0.0 for STM32F401RE-Nucleo) so that the Bottom sensor is used, rather than the one soldered directly on the 6180XA1 expansion board (V2).M...

DHess.1 by Associate II
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Resolved! VL53L5CX recommended footprint?

I haven't been able to find a recommended footprint (PCB pad layout) for the VL53L5CX, either in the datasheet or anywhere else. When will that be available? Or did I miss it somewhere?

kwc by Associate III
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vl6180 liquid measure

I need to measure the level of a transparent liquid of small depth (5-20mm). I try vl6180 or vl6180X. The sensor is located at a height of 30-40mm from the bottom. The sensor does not see the liquid. It shows the distance to the bottom. If you gradua...

SVino.1 by Associate
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Using VL53L0X with ESP32

Hello,I am trying to use a VL53L0X with an ESP32. The integration is being done using VS Code with the Espressif extension.My issue is with the VL53L0X API. I added the API to my main folder but when I call some functions they are not being recognize...

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COroz.1 by Associate
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How did work VL53L0X calibration process

We are conducting study on mapping using VL53L0X proximity sensor to your company. But we met some problems while we were researching.​To proceed with the mapping, we need to know exactly what the value returned by the sensor means. So it's important...

JKyun.11 by Associate
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I want to make an own library of VL53L3CX sensor to integrate with ESP32, I have downloaded the API driver code from the ST official website. I am facing the below file error while compiling.

fatal error: ranging_sensor_comms.h: No such file or directory.The error is from the vl53lx_platform.c file, I have searched entire API driver code files and I didn't find the #include "ranging_sensor_comms.h" file.I want to know two things:How to ta...

LC J.1 by Associate
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VL53L1X-Satel breakout board with STM32H7B3I-DK.

Hi everybody!We are running out of time with our project, so every contribution is much appreciated!We are using VL53L1X to detect the liquid level in a water tank. We could SOMETIMES read the range data but not always. We are experiencing the VL53L1...

MAlra.1 by Associate
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