Housing for VL53L0X Time-of-Flight (TOF) sensor

Description

If you print in the orientation provided, you shouldn't need supports.

Also included in the photos is my Case for ElectroCookie Mini PCB Prototype Board.

This housing is designed to accommodate a VL53L0X Time-of-Flight (TOF) Sensor and a 4 wire cable (with 4 pin JST-XH connector). This sensor is used to accurately measure distances and appears to work up to about 1.5 meters.

The back of the Sensor Body (andoptional Sensor Back Clamp) have a 42mm diameter arc. I used this to attach to my stairs bannister. It shouldn't hinder you from using wherever, just use some double sided foam tape to attach. Additionally, the Sensor Front and (andoptional Sensor Back Clamp) have a recessed track in case you want to install using Zip Ties.

I didn't find it necessary to (super)glue the Sensor Body to the Sensor Front, but you can. I'm using Foam Tape and a Zip Tie to attach to my bannister, which seems good enough.

Use short M3 screws to attach the VL53L0X to the housing.

I used Bondic to help secure the i2c cable to the ToF sensor.

What is the optional "Sensor Back Clamp" model for?

In case you are using a Zip Tie to attach to something like a stairs bannister, I added this optional second piece to keep the Zip Tie front digging into the back of the bannister.

How I'm using it

I'm installing Stair Lights. I initially used a motion sensor at the top and bottom of the stairs to trigger the LEDs. Since I'm already using Home Assistant to control the automation, I decided to try using ESPHome running on an ESP8266 D1 Mini with a VL53L0X Time-of-Flight (TOF) sensor to detect motion.

Want to use a VL53L0X ToF sensor as a Break Beam sensor with ESPHome?

Check out my code.

The benefits over a standard motion sensor

• Motion sensors have a "cooldown" period. This would not, and should not need one.
• I believe this is less sensitive to ghost triggers and can more easily be placed to avoid pets triggering it.

The downside compared to a motion sensor

• Cannot easily be run from batteries and bulkier.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer:

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Resolution:

0.3mm

Infill:

Filament: Prusament PLA, 1.75 Some awesome green

Category: Tool Holders & Boxes