I can save you a few dollars. The sensor in the P-Nucleo-53L8A1 is capable of running the CNH code. So, you don't need to buy the VL53L8CHV0GC until you are ready for production. (We saved a bit by putting the more capable VL53L18 on the eval kit.)
But start with the VL53L8CX eval kit software and see if it does what you want. The CNH code has more in-depth histogram info, but to get a 3D point cloud, you might not need it.
But 8x8 is not a very high resolution. Some people have use algos to render a simulated 16x16 by using the distance and signal data, but it's a lot of work.
A/I can help as well, but I'm not as big a fan as you might expect.
The VL53L9 is coming out in a year or so, and it has almost a 50x50 resolution, so do your best and if it's just not enough resolution, wait a year and you will do better.
- john
If this or any post solves your issue, please mark them as "Accept as Solution". It really helps the next guy.
And if you notice anything wrong do not hesitate to "Report Inappropriate Content".
I am a recently retired ST Employee. My former username was John E KVAM.
