Imaging (sensors)

cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Forum Posts

Can the VL53L5CX work with a non-perpendicular surface?

Hi all, first post here!I'm working on a project that I was planning to use the VL53L5CX sensor where it is installed at about 5/6ft above the floor and pointed down at an angle of around 45°. The goal is to be able to calculate the surface of the f...

DCabl.1 by Associate
  • 953 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 kudos

FoV and Zone Area for VL53L5CX ToF Sensors?

This is my very first post, so hello all! I got a VL53L5CX sensor from SparkFun and I've been playing around with it in the past few days - it seems to be surprisingly accurate and so far has exceeded my expectations.One thing I'm struggling with is...

_legacyfs_online_stmicro_images_0693W00000bjwdOQAQ.png _legacyfs_online_stmicro_images_0693W00000bjwjRQAQ.png
Alix by Associate
  • 1071 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Resolved! VL53L0X Assembly Soldering Problem

We have a product(PCB) in mass production as using VL53L0X.There is a problem with some of our products.We tested before sending customer. There is no problem. But, over time we have received complaints from customers. In this case, We can't communic...

_legacyfs_online_stmicro_images_0693W00000bjI10QAE.png
fafeyto by Associate II
  • 769 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

VL53L4CX outdoor performance

Hi,I'm trying to use VL53L4CX sensor outdoor as people passing counter. Is there any way to extend outdoor range of the sensor or tune detection parameters? Currently i'm getting around 50-60cm in overcast conditions.Damjan

DM.16 by Associate
  • 6550 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 kudos

Histogram generation loop - VL53L3CX

Hello Community,I do agree we don't need to write the code as API is well updated, but to understand my output properly I could really use your help on understanding bits of the histogram loop.if ((pMultiRangingData->StreamCount & 1) == 1) ---> what ...

v++ by Associate II
  • 839 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 kudos

Unable to get measures from VL53L4CX

Hello,I'm in doing a project to measure the distance of my car from the wall. I'm in the software development phase using an ESP32 and a VL53L4CX to measure the distance.I'm using ESPHome to develop the entire thing and due to the reason there is no ...

IHern.2 by Associate III
  • 1521 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 6 kudos

VL53L4CX_SetUserROI purpose

I read that we can not set spad array size on VL53L4CX chip. What is the purpose of function VL53L4CX_SetUserROI, found in VL53L4CX driver? I tried setting two zones or two user rois but detection doesn’t change.Damjan

DM.16 by Associate
  • 588 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

VL53L7CX Some zones not updated fast enough

We are trying to use a VL53L7CX sensor for a people counting application, but some zones won't change fast enough after a person passes through the detection field, even after a long time like 2-3 seconds. I tried resetting the sensor after each rang...

FDehg.1 by Associate
  • 1278 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 kudos

VL53L1CB Communication not working.

Hi,I am having an issue with the VL53L1CB TOF sensor where I cannot communicate with the sensor via I2C. I have everything configured correctly as far as I can tell but the API is returning status error -13. I am testing with a L476 nucleo and the SA...

GJohn.4 by Associate II
  • 1505 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 kudos