Imaging (sensors)

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Multiple VL53L1X sensors with 5x16 RoI arduino programming

Hello, I hope someone can help me with this.I have 3 VL53l1x and i have connected and programmed all of the 3 sensors to a arduino nano and I am receiving data from all three at the same time.I tried to perform 5x16 RoI for all three VL53L1X sensors ...

MBabu.2 by Associate II
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Inconsistent behaviour of VL53L1X ToF Sensors

Hi, We have been testing the VL53L1X for a while. The primary intend is to measure liquid level. Liquid can be water, coffee, windshield washer fluid, etc. We are seeing some issues that we cannot seem to figure out. Hoping for any insights.Premise.W...

ACher.4 by Associate II
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Measurement problem on VL53L3

Hello, I use a VL53L3cx sensor and API STSW-IMG015. I am having two problems. The first is that in the interruption mode, the VL53L3cx stops sending the interruption after 20 received measurements, speed i2c 400khz. The second problem is that the se...

Vandr.1 by Associate II
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Timing configuration difference between VL53L1X ULD and API

We are currently investigating an issue with corrupted measurement results of an VL53L1X using the ULD API in short range mode. The sensor delivers results with status ok but completelely wrong ranging values at target distances exceeding the range o...

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mf101 by Associate II
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Resolved! How to obtain a low-res depth image with a VL53L* sensor?

Hi there, is it possible with any of the currently manufactured ToF sensors of the VL53L* family and the software that is available to private customers to obtain a depth image, or the raw sensor values for each SPAD to reconstruct a depth image?I ex...

Step by Associate II
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VL53L1X singleshot measurement

Currently we are using the VL53L1X ULD API which only supports autonomous mode. We would prefer to have a manually controlled measurement flow like the following:Start singleshot measurementWait for interruptRead measurement data and clear interruptS...

mf101 by Associate II
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VL53L1X Data_init() return error

Hi forum,I am working on nrf52 , I was communicate with sensor through I2C.GPIO_configuration:- nrf_gpio_cfg_output(VSHUT); nrf_gpio_pin_write(VSHUT,0); nrf_gpio_pin_write(VSHUT,1); nrf_delay_ms(10); nrf_gpio_input_disconnect(TRACEDATA1);// gpio1 int...

DANDE.1 by Associate II
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Print data from Lidar sensor

Hello guysi want to print lidar sensor data (digital) to virtual port.what is the way to do it.do i need to change the received data to string?TIA

Resolved! VL6180 vs VL6180X

I am interested to know the key differences between the VL6180 and VL6180X ToF sensors.I understand that the VL6180 has no ALS and also it appears to operate over a longer range.Is it as accurate in the 0-100mm range as the VL6180X?Thank you

LWill.3 by Associate II
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