SparkFun ToF Range Finder Breakout - VL6180
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Explore optical distance measurement using the VL6180 on this small range-finder breakout. The sensor determines distance from light’s travel time rather than relying only on reflected intensity. The board carries the required passive components, providing a compact starting point for adding time-of-flight sensing to an embedded electronics project.
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SparkFun SKU: SEN-12784 · Category: Distance sensors
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