ToF Sensor
ToF VL53L0X USB
Single-zone time-of-flight distance sensor with a USB-C interface, built around the ST VL53L0X — the first-generation chip of the family, measuring absolute distance up to 2 m regardless of target color or reflectance. It is the simplest and most affordable sensor in the lineup: one fixed 25° zone, no histogram processing, nothing to configure. If you need a reliable digital tape measure for presence detection or basic obstacle sensing, this is the budget pick. Over USB-C the device shows up as a virtual COM port (CDC) and streams readings with a simple protocol — no I²C wiring, MCU code or drivers required. Works with anything that can open a serial port, from a PC to a Raspberry Pi or Jetson.
| Full Model Name | ToF Sensor VL53L0X USB v2.1 |
| Resolution | Single zone |
| FOV | 25° cone |
| Range | 30 mm – 2000 mm |
| Update rate | up to 50 Hz |
| Chip | ST VL53L0X |
| Mounting | 4 × M2 |
| Connector Type | USB-C |
| Compatible OS | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Protocol | CDC (virtual COM port) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 FS |
| SKU | TOF-SENSOR-VL53L0X-USB-V21 |
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| Drawing |
USB cable, cable bracket, tripod mount and tripod are not included in the box. Would you like to add them:
USB-A to USB-C Cable 1m for Sensors
Cable Retention Bracket for Sensors
Corner Surface Mount for ToF Sensors
Tripod Mount for ToF Sensors
Aluminium Mini Tripod
Built with AI-First Architecture in mind. Read more about our AI-first architecture →
Included Software
- DEPZ Capture – Camera control and video recording software
- DEPZ Depth – Real-time depth visualization
- DEPZ SDK – Development kit for custom applications
Full documentation and tutorials available at docs.depz.ai
