Distance, altitude and proximity sensing
Single-point ranging to 2 m over i2c — altitude hold, level sensing and stop-distance checks.
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Pololu
Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier
Pololu 2490 carrier for the ST VL53L0X single-point ToF sensor: ~3–200 cm (2 m+ on a white 88 % target indoors in long-range mode, 1.2 m in default mode, 80 cm outdoors), 25° FoV, up to 50 Hz, 940 nm Class 1 VCSEL, I2C with level shifters, 2.6–5.5 V (2.8 V LDO), 20 mA, 1 mm resolution, 13 × 18 × 2 mm, 0.5 g.
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Motor essentials
Facts about the complete product. Unknown values remain open design questions.
A good fit for
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No-load speed, rated performance and stall limits describe different operating points. A stall specification is not a continuous operating rating.
3D model & CAD
3D model & CAD files
Generated from the datasheet's dimensioned drawing and measured against it. Download the STEP to check fit in your own enclosure.
- Envelope (L × W × H)
- 18 × 13 × 2 mm
- Verification
- generated
- Envelope complete
- Yes
Range & scan
Range, scan and interface
How far it sees, how fast it scans, and how the robot reads it.
- Lidar type
- single-point
- Ranging method
- dToF
- Min range
- 0.03 m
- Max range
- 2 m
- Max range rated at reflectivity
- 88 %
- Scan frequency
- 50 Hz
- Sample rate
- 50 Hz
- Horizontal field of view
- 25 °
- Vertical field of view
- 25 °
- Wavelength
- 940 nm
- Laser safety class
- Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)
- Interface
- I2C
- ROS 2 driver
- No
- Weight
- 0.5 g
- Supply voltage
- 2.6–5.5 V
| Pin / wire | Position | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDD | other | Regulated 2.8 V output . Up to around 100 mA is available to power external components. (If you want to bypass the internal regulator, you can instead use this pin as a 2.6 V to 3.5 V input with VIN disconnected.) | |
| VIN | power in | This is the main 2.8 V to 5.5 V power supply connection. The SCL and SDA level shifters pull the I²C lines high to this level. | |
| GND | ground | The ground (0 V) connection for your power supply. Your I²C control source must also share a common ground with this board. | |
| SDA | i2c sda | Level-shifted I²C data line: HIGH is VIN, LOW is 0 V | |
| SCL | i2c scl | Level-shifted I²C clock line: HIGH is VIN, LOW is 0 V | |
| XSHUT | other | This pin is an active-low shutdown input; the board pulls it up to VDD to enable the sensor by default. Driving this pin low puts the sensor into hardware standby. This input is not level-shifted and it is not 5V-tolerant. | |
| GPIO1 | sync | Programmable interrupt output (VDD logic level). This output is not level-shifted. |
| Connector | Type |
|---|---|
| header | 7 × 0.1″ header holes: VDD, VIN, GND, SDA, SCL, XSHUT, GPIO1 (headers included) |
Max range is the printed figure at the stated target reflectivity; accuracy is the typical datasheet value. Scan frequency is the default rotation or frame rate.
Specifications
Motor performance
No-load, rated-load and stall figures retain their separate test conditions.
Stall torque and current are not continuous ratings. Check the duty cycle and starting load when choosing the driver and power supply.
Thermal limits by level
Product operating conditions, chip ambient ratings, package case limits and junction maxima remain separate.
Motor body
- Product operating range
- -20 to 70 °C
Mechanical dimensions
Reported product dimensions may exclude protruding components. Unknown height does not establish a complete clearance envelope.
- Length
- 18 mm
- Width
- 13 mm
- Reported height / thickness
- 2 mm
Attached generated geometry is an approximate envelope. A generated outline does not establish an electrically verified PCB footprint.
Board connectors
| ID / type | Pins | Pitch | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| header7 × 0.1″ header holes: VDD, VIN, GND, SDA, SCL, XSHUT, GPIO1 (headers included) | 7 | 2.54 mm | — |
Complete structured record
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Sourcing & files
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$19.95Minimum quantity unknown
- Observed stock
- in stock
- Checked
- Oct 17, 2026, 05:53 PM UTC
- Delivery estimate
- Not quoted
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Design files and references
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Manufacturer reference
Pololu VL53L0X carrier (2490) — product photo (opens in a new tab)
Manufacturer reference
inspected: green carrier with the black VL53L0X module, 7 header holes and two mounting holes
STEP (generated from datasheet drawing) — link unavailable
Generated asset
cad_check passed
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Source evidence
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FAQ
Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier questions
What voltage powers the Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier?
Supply range 2.6–5.5 V.
How much does the Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier cost?
From $19.95 at www.pololu.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.
What are the Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier dimensions?
18 × 13 × 2 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.
Where does this Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier data come from?
Every value in this record is traced to a source — 2 documents including the board and chip datasheets — with the page and table cited per value. Unknowns are left explicit, never guessed.