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SparkFun 15177 Proximity Sensor Breakout Review

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Description of SparkFun 15177 Proximity Sensor Breakout

VCNL4040 proximity sensor. Qualitative Detection Range: 20cm Integrated Modules: Infrared Emitter (IRED), Ambient Light Sensor (ALS), Proximity Sensor (PS). Operates ALS and PS in Parallel Structure No Dead Zone. I2C Address: 0x60 2x Qwiic Connectors. Operating Voltage: 3.3V.

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Works well with the Qwiic port. Note: Measures *proximity*, not actual distance

Tinypico in a 3D printed case. I wasn't quite sure how it would work and if it would give me the distance in centimeters or millimeters, but that's not really what the sensor is reporting. Instead, you get a *Proximity* rating, as well as 2 light measurements, Ambient and White - which I believe are used to detect an object in close proximity based on the light changes. To give a few examples: if the sensor is pointing towards the ceiling, it has an approximation of 2-5; I set the detector to…

Pros
  • High marks for grip and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other picks