Whether VL53L1X TOF sensor working in sunlight?

YGHAD · ‎2018-12-10

I have VL53L1X SATEL development board, I checked the performance of sensor indoors It was accurate and sturdy. But when I checked it outdoors-in sunlight readings varies continuously and haphazardly for steady position of sensor and obstacle. If this sensor is not suitable in sunlight then please suggest me any other sensor for my obstacle avoidance device which must have minimum range of 400mm and operatable in sunlight.

John E KVAM · ‎2019-04-10

You are correct that the VL53L1X has a hard time in sunlight. If you point it straight down, or use it in shade it might be acceptable, but for general purpose outdoor applications it just won't work. Unfortunately I don't have much to suggest except to say that sonar does not conflict with the sun.

(But I'm in the Imaging group and really know nothing about sonar.)

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