Imaging (sensors)

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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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VL53L5 TOF Sensor on Notebook

Hi,I have a laptop equipped with VL53L5, I want to use it, but after my query, I found that there is no relevant instance executed in Win10, and no softwares can be used on ST official websiteI know that VL53L5 is a new product, I am thinking that it...

4Chad.1 by Associate
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VL53L1X: Interrupt-Pin stays low after first ranging

Hello,I am desperate, have been looking for the cause of a malfunction for quite a long time now.I use the VL53L1X with the ULD API.My code looks like the example code:Enable EN-Pinwait for CheckBootState == okSensorInit (Config like ULD, no changes)...

Karsten1 by Associate II
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