{"product_id":"vl6180-vl6180x-optical-ranging-sensor-module-i2c-0-100mm-3-3v-5v-arduino","title":"VL6180 \/ VL6180X Optical Ranging Sensor Module — I²C, 0–100mm, 3.3V \/ 5V, for Arduino","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVL6180 \/ VL6180X Optical Ranging Sensor Module — I²C, 0–100mm, 3.3V \/ 5V\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVL6180 \/ VL6180X module\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on ST Microelectronics' Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging sensor, providing absolute distance measurement from 0 to 100mm with millimeter resolution via I²C interface. Unlike IR proximity sensors that estimate distance from reflected light intensity, the VL6180X measures the actual time light takes to travel to the target and back — giving accurate, target-color-independent distance readings. An integrated ambient light sensor (ALS) is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eST VL6180 \/ VL6180X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime-of-Flight (ToF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanging Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²C (default address 0x29)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3V or 5V (onboard LDO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Light Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (integrated ALS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25° (ranging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVL6180X vs HC-SR04 — Which to Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVL6180X (ToF)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHC-SR04 (Ultrasonic)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2cm–4m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Color Effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigger\/Echo GPIO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-range precise proximity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-range obstacle detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose VL6180X?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTrue ToF measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e — accurate regardless of target color or reflectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e0–100mm range\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for short-range proximity and gesture detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eI²C interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — simple 2-wire connection, Arduino library available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e3.3V \/ 5V compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — onboard LDO, works with Arduino and ESP32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated ALS\u003c\/strong\u003e — ambient light measurement without additional sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProximity detection and object presence sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGesture recognition (swipe left\/right\/up\/down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid level measurement in small containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobotics short-range obstacle avoidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouchless button and user interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic faucet and soap dispenser control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × VL6180 \/ VL6180X Optical Ranging Sensor Module\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Keszoox","offers":[{"title":"VL6180X","offer_id":46991447261419,"sku":"14:350852#VL6180X","price":9.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1005\/8731\/files\/vl6180-vl6180x-optical-ranging-sensor-i2c-arduino.webp?v=1761805150","url":"https:\/\/keszoox.com\/products\/vl6180-vl6180x-optical-ranging-sensor-module-i2c-0-100mm-3-3v-5v-arduino","provider":"Keszoox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}