ShillehTek VL53L1X pre-soldered time-of-flight distance sensor module, angled top view showing VCC, GND, SCL, SDA, GPIO1 and XSHUT pin labels

VL53L1X Pre-Soldered Time-of-Flight Laser Distance Sensor 400cm for Arduino, Raspberry Pi & ESP32

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VL53L1X time-of-flight laser distance sensor measures non-contact range up to 400cm over I2C for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32 robotics, home automation, wearables, and prototyping; pre-soldered.

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Overview

Product Overview

The VL53L1X time-of-flight laser distance sensor is a compact 400cm range proximity and distance module that measures how far away objects are by timing reflected laser light, making it ideal for robotics, obstacle avoidance, smart devices, and interactive projects. Designed for easy use with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32, this pre-soldered sensor helps add accurate non-contact ranging to prototypes, mobile robots, home automation builds, gesture-triggered controls, and other embedded electronics where reliable short- to mid-range distance detection is needed for drones, kiosks, and touchless interfaces.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the VL53L1X sensor is compatible with Arduino. It is designed for easy integration with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32 platforms, providing versatile options for various project applications.
With its pre-soldered headers, the VL53L1X sensor is ready-to-use for Raspberry Pi. Simply connect the module to the appropriate GPIO pins on your Raspberry Pi and use available libraries to begin programming your application.
The VL53L1X sensor utilizes an I2C interface, which allows for easy communication with compatible microcontrollers like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32. This standard protocol simplifies wiring and integration into your projects.
Yes, the VL53L1X sensor is suitable for obstacle avoidance in drones. Its time-of-flight technology provides accurate distance measurements up to 400cm, ideal for navigation and collision avoidance in compact and aerial robotics.
First, ensure correct connections and check I2C address conflicts with other devices. If issues persist, consider the 30-day return policy with free US shipping for support or replacement from ShillehTek.

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What's included

Features & Specs

VL53L1X SensorUses the VL53L1X time-of-flight laser sensor for non-contact distance and proximity measurement.

400cm RangeMeasures object distance up to 400cm for short- to mid-range sensing applications.

Laser RangingCalculates distance by timing reflected laser light from nearby objects.

Board CompatibilityWorks with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32 development platforms.

Pre-Soldered ModuleComes pre-soldered for easier integration into prototypes and embedded builds.

Typical ApplicationsIdeal for robotics, obstacle avoidance, home automation, and interactive projects.

Touchless ControlSupports gesture-triggered controls, smart devices, kiosks, drones, and mobile robots.

Reference

Documents

Full Product Manual VL53L1X Pre-Soldered Time-of-Flight Laser Distance Sensor 400cm for Arduino, Raspberry Pi & ESP32 | ShillehTek Product Manual In-depth setup guide with wiring, code examples, and troubleshooting.

ShillehTek Sensor Datasheet (PDF, preliminary)

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mayhem
Longer range than the VL53L0X, same ease of use

The extended 4m range makes a real difference for room-mapping experiments compared to shorter-range ToF sensors. Pre-soldered and up and running on a Raspberry Pi in minutes. Accurate and consistent readings — very happy with it.

The extra range on the L1X really does open up room-scale mapping. Great to hear it was accurate and consistent for you! - Mahmood

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Anonymous
Reliable Distance Sensor

Small, pre-soldered, and gives clean readings for Arduino or Raspberry Pi projects.

Great to hear the VL53L1X is giving you clean distance readings right out of the box. - Mahmood