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# PiicoDev Laser Distance Sensor VL53L1X

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE07741 · **Brand:** [PiicoDev](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/piicodev-brand)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-laser-distance-sensor-vl53l1x.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-laser-distance-sensor-vl53l1x.html.md))

The PiicoDev® Distance Sensor is a long-distance laser-ranging sensor that uses Time-of-Flight (ToF) to accurately measure distances up to 4m.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $20.75 (inc GST) — $18.86 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 4+ $17.92 (exc GST) · 12+ $16.98 (exc GST) · 50+ $16.04 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 233 today, and up to 500 more in 6–42 days.

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## Description

The **PiicoDev® Distance Sensor** is a long-distance laser-ranging sensor that uses Time-of-Flight (ToF) to accurately measure distances up to 4m. Once you have this sensor dialled-in you can measure distances accurately down to the millimeter. These sensors work best indoors.

- Small size, millimetre precision
- Can be protected behind many cover-window materials.
- PiicoDev connector, compatible with Qwiic and STEMMA QT (3.3V only)
- 2.54mm breakout for breadboarding/prototyping
- Manufactured and [supported](https://core-electronics.com.au/contacts/) in Australia by Core Electronics
 
**Getting Started Guides**

- for [Micro:bit](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/piicodev-distance-sensor-vl53l1x-micro-bit-guide.html)
- for [Raspberry Pi Pico](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/piicodev-distance-sensor-vl53l1x-raspberry-pi-pico-guide.html)
- for [Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/piicodev-distance-sensor-vl53l1x-raspberry-pi-guide/)
 
**Technical Specifications**

- VL53L1X Sensor:
- Default I2C address: 0x29
- Typical absolute ranging error ±20mm
- Typical repeatability: ±1%
 
- Dimensions: 25.4x25.4mm
- Mounting Holes: 2x M2.5
- Operating Voltage: 2.6 to 3.5V
 
**Resources:**

- [Hardware Repository](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-Distance-Sensor-VL53L1X)
- [Schematic](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-Distance-Sensor-VL53L1X/raw/main/Documents/schematic.pdf)
- [Example Code](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-VL53L1X-MicroPython-Module)
- [VL53L1X datasheet](https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/vl53l1x.pdf)
- [Mounting Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/piicodev-mounting-guide.html)
 
Also available are [PiicoDev Starter Kits](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1322) - level up your projects by learning how to use a wide range of modern sensors and outputs.

*Note: This module may arrive with a protective film over the sensor. Carefully remove this film before use for most accurate results. Refer to the product images to determine if your sensor has arrived with the protective sensor cover in place.*

![PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/bannerslider/p/i/piicodev-distance-sensor.jpg)

## Guides for this product

- [Effective Ways To Detect People Using Common Sensors](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/sensors/effective-ways-to-detect-people-using-common-sensors/)
- [PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi-pico/piicodev-distance-sensor-vl53l1x-raspberry-pi-pico-guide/)
- [PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X - Micro:bit Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micro-bit/piicodev-distance-sensor-vl53l1x-micro-bit-guide/)
- [PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/piicodev-distance-sensor-vl53l1x-raspberry-pi-guide/)

## Videos for this product

- [PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-distance-sensor-vl53l1x-raspberry-pi-guide)
- [PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X - Micro:bit Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-distance-sensor-vl53l1x-microbit-guide)
- [PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-distance-sensor-vl53l1x-raspberry-pi-pico-guide)
- [Effective Ways To Measure Distance In Your Maker Projects!](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/effective-ways-to-measure-distance-in-your-maker-projects)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/c/e/ce07741.jpg)
