SparkFun ToF Range Finder Sensor - VL6180
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Combine optical ranging and ambient-light sensing with this VL6180 sensor board. The integrated device includes an infrared emitter and uses time-of-flight measurement for distance readings. An I2C interface connects the sensor to a host, providing a small building block for proximity-related experiments and embedded interfaces that respond to nearby objects.
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SparkFun SKU: SEN-12785 · Category: Distance & ambient light sensors
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