Imaging (sensors)

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Resolved! Unable to read ID Register directly

Hello,  As suggested in my last post here, I am trying to read the ID Value of a VL53L1X sensor. I get a read failure when I attempt to read the register. Strangely, I have slightly modified code that I am using to read the ID register of a VL53l0X w...

mttdarko by Associate II
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Resolved! VL6180X laser compliance documents

Hello,We are using the VL6180X in a IVD product and need laser test certificate documents to show the range sensor is class 1 and safe for the user. Can you send me a test reports for this part? I see a CDRH report posted for VL53L1, but couldn't fin...

AJB721 by Associate
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VL53L7CX range fluctuation

Hi I am developing a commercial footfall counter based on the VL53L7CX and ESP32.The API is (Version : VL53L7CX_1.2.10)I have produced a mockup using the VL53L7CX breakout board.IOVCC is 3.3 voltsI am using the on board regulator for AVDD powered fro...

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VL53L4CD - Signal is below the defined threshold

Hey,I have a custom made board/device which is using 4x VL53L4CD Tof Sensors to measure the distance. I have trouble to calibrate the sensors correctly or get correct values from them from time to time. Sometimes it works well - sometimes it does not...

DrD00m by Associate III
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VL53L3CX measurement never ready

I've been trying to get my VL53L3CX to communicate with my ESP32-S3. I'm using esp-idf and ported https://github.com/stm32duino/VL53L3CX by rewriting the I2C and GPIO code for esp-idf. As far as I can tell, I'm successfully communicating with the VL5...

k1ra by Associate
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Resolved! VL6180 EOL, VL53 as subtitute

Hello,We received an EOL status notification for our current sensor VL6180 and I found the VL53L4CD as a substitute for this TOF proximity sensor. We would like to know how long this device will be active, as the VL6180 is now on EOL.Can you also con...