GY-530 VL53L0X Laser Range Sensor Module – Time-of-Flight Distance Measurement The GY-530 VL53L0X Laser Range Sensor is a high-precision Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance measurement module based on the VL53L0X chip from STMicroelectronics. Unlike traditional IR proximity sensors, this module uses laser-based ToF technology, providing accurate distance measurements independent of target reflectance, color, or ambient light conditions. The sensor can measure distances up to 2 meters with millimeter-level precision, making it ideal for robotics, automation, obstacle detection, gesture sensing, and smart devices. It communicates via the I2C interface, ensuring easy integration with popular microcontrollers such as Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi. Product Specifications Feature Specification Sensor Chip VL53L0X (STMicroelectronics) Module Type GY-530 Operating Voltage 2.6V – 5V (compatible with 3.3V & 5V MCUs) Communication I2C interface Measurement Range ~30mm to 2000mm (2m) Measurement Method Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser ranging Wavelength 940 nm (invisible laser) Accuracy Millimeter-level precision Applications Robotics, gesture recognition, obstacle avoidance, drones, automation ✅ Key Features: Uses laser-based Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology for high accuracy. Wide measurement range up to 2 meters. Unaffected by object color, reflectivity, or ambient light. Compact GY-530 breakout board for easy prototyping. Simple integration via I2C interface with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, etc. Perfect for robotics, drones, gesture sensing, and smart electronics projects.
