Imaging (sensors)

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VL53L1X noise and calibration

Hello,I'm using the VL53L1CB sensor to detect objects from a long distance. Unfortunately, I can't always guarantee ideal working conditions. Sometimes, there are objects (structural elements) within the detection area that cannot be removed. Their p...

Andrew12 by Associate II
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Resolved! Discrepancy Between 4x4 and 8x8 Resolution Distance Output

I am currently testing the VL53L7CX sensor(w/ vl53l5cx_api) with the STM32F7 MCU. The default resolution of 4x4, when running, would consistently return distances around 2.5 -3.0 meters with a target status code of 5 for multiple runs. I then tested ...

JahKMC by Associate III
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Resolved! About the dead time of VL53L8CH

I woulke to know the dead time of VL53L8CH to know the max value of one bin, but there is no information in the datasheet. Besides, currently I am using  the example in VL53LMZ_MassMarket_ULD of cubeide to get the histogram, I want to know if the num...

Licx by Associate III
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Resolved! ID Register to differentiate VL53L0x, VL53L1x, etc

Hello!   I am working on a project where I would like to be able to detect which type of sensor I have connected (via I2C). For example, I am currentky planning on using a VL53L0x, but would like to be able to detect on boot if I am still using the V...

mttdarko by Associate II
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Resolved! lens for receiver side of vl53l4cd

I need to measure a distance within a 1 degree field of view (FOV) in front of the sensor at a distance well within the range of the sensor. I know I can't use focusing optics on the emitter side without changing the laser class - so I won't. Using a...

Resolved! Replacement for VL6180X - what type is recomended -

Hi,i saw that the VL6180X is set to NRND.I need the functions of gesture detection and ambiation light measurement.I want to use it in a new product which should be produced more than 10 years but in this case i dont think that this is the right one....

Joetech by Associate
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Resolved! VL53L4CX Difference between the two modes of offset

Hi,I would like to ask about the difference between the two modes of offset (PerformOffsetSimpleCalibration and PerformOffsetPerVCSELCalibration).Because when the crosstalk calibration value is high(calibrationData.customer.algo_crosstalk_compensatio...

sctz by Associate III
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Resolved! vl53l0x sensor detection distance inquiry

(A translator was used for this inquiry.)Hi,I am using the vl53l0x sensor.I would like to inquire about the detection range of the sensor.What value do you get when the wall you want to measure the distance against is tilted? (Refer to image1)What po...

pcbsmt by Associate II
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