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VL53L5CX Molecule v11

VL53L5CX Molecule v11

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Creator Ray
Version 1.0.1
Created 2025-10-10
Availability 100%, 24/7
In Stock 20 units
Quality
6/10
Assets 13 files
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Search the Adom Wiki for the molecule "VL53L5CX Molecule v11" (slug: vl53l5cx-molecule-v11-236000) at https://wiki-ufypy5dpx93o.adom.cloud/wiki/molecules/vl53l5cx-molecule-v11-236000. Download its symbol (.kicad_sym), footprint (.kicad_mod), and 3D model (.glb/.step) assets into my current KiCad project under symbols/, footprints/, and 3dmodels/ directories. Register them in the project library tables. Show me the files once installed.

This molecule is a 64 pixel Time-of-Flight (ToF) 4 meter ranging sensor built around the VL53L5CX from ST. This chip integrates a SPAD array, physical infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions with a range of cover glass materials. Multizone distance measurements up to 4000mm are possible across all 64 zones with a wide 63° diagonal field-of-view which can be read up to 15Hz. The VL53L5CX is unique in that it requires its firmware to be loaded at power-on over the I2C bus. Because this firmware is ~90k bytes, we recommend a microcontroller with enough flash to store VL53L5CX's firmware as well as your program code.

NSF Relevance

This molecule enables rapid prototyping of high-resolution, multizone distance sensing for applications such as robotic navigation, object detection, and spatial mapping. By providing precise, distortion-free ranging across 64 zones, it accelerates the development of advanced perception systems in environments with varying lighting and surface conditions.

Science Drivers

component_testing

Created by: adom Version: v1 Category: other

Description

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This molecule is a 64 pixel Time-of-Flight (ToF) 4 meter ranging sensor built around the VL53L5CX from ST. This chip integrates a SPAD array, physical infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions with a range of cover glass materials. Multizone distance measurements up to 4000mm are possible across all 64 zones with a wide 63° diagonal field-of-view which can be read up to 15Hz. The VL53L5CX is unique in that it requires its firmware to be loaded at power-on over the I2C bus. Because this firmware is ~90k bytes, we recommend a microcontroller with enough flash to store VL53L5CX's firmware as well as your program code.

NSF Relevance

NSF

This molecule enables rapid prototyping of high-resolution, multizone distance sensing for applications such as robotic navigation, object detection, and spatial mapping. By providing precise, distortion-free ranging across 64 zones, it accelerates the development of advanced perception systems in environments with varying lighting and surface conditions.

3D Model

Symbol & Footprint

Schematic Symbol

Symbol

PCB Footprint

Footprint

Interactive Symbol Viewer

Interactive Footprint Viewer

Files

Download ZIP
3D model.glb 3D Model
3D model_with_silkscreen.glb 3D + Silkscreen
PCB VL53L5CX Molecule.fbrd PCB Board
F3D VL53L5CX Molecule.f3d Fusion 360
SCH VL53L5CX Molecule.fsch Schematic
AR VL53L5CX Molecule.usdz AR Model
SYM VL53L5CX Molecule v11_symbol.json Symbol Definition
FP VL53L5CX Molecule v11_footprint.json Footprint Definition

Source files

ZIP VL53L5CX_Molecule_v11_gerbers.zip
Gerber Manufacturing Files
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CSV bom.csv bom 554 B
CSV cpl.csv cpl 473 B
STL VL53L5CX Molecule.stl stl 4.4 MB
USDZ VL53L5CX Molecule.usdz usdz 1.2 MB
STEP VL53L5CX Molecule.step step 4.2 MB
SAT VL53L5CX Molecule.sat sat 6.7 MB
IGS VL53L5CX Molecule.igs igs 7.8 MB
F3D VL53L5CX Molecule.f3d f3d 1.9 MB
FBRD VL53L5CX Molecule.fbrd fbrd 27.5 KB
FSCH VL53L5CX Molecule.fsch fsch 33.9 KB
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Board Screenshot
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3MF VL53L5CX Molecule.3mf 3mf 1.3 MB
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Board Outline
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Top Copper Layer
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Bottom Copper Layer
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Fabrication Drawing
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3D Right View
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3D Board View
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Assembly Top
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Assembly Bottom
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3D Front View
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3D Back View
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3D Top View
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3D Bottom View
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3D Left View
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AI Skill Technical Reference

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VL53L5CX Molecule v11

Type: Adom Molecule Creator: adom Version: v1 Category: other Availability: 100%, 24/7

Overview

This molecule is a 64 pixel Time-of-Flight (ToF) 4 meter ranging sensor built around the VL53L5CX from ST. This chip integrates a SPAD array, physical infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions with a range of cover glass materials. Multizone distance measurements up to 4000mm are possible across all 64 zones with a wide 63° diagonal field-of-view which can be read up to 15Hz. The VL53L5CX is unique in that it requires its firmware to be loaded at power-on over the I2C bus. Because this firmware is ~90k bytes, we recommend a microcontroller with enough flash to store VL53L5CX's firmware as well as your program code.

Pin Configuration

Left Edge

  • MP2 (medium, machine_pin, MACH_PIN_MED_SHORT, drill: 1.2mm)
  • MP1 (medium, machine_pin, MACH_PIN_MED_SHORT, drill: 1.2mm)

Right Edge

  • MP3 (medium, machine_pin, MACH_PIN_MED_SHORT, drill: 1.2mm)
  • MP7 (medium, contact, CONTACT_MED, drill: 0.81mm)
  • MP8 (medium, contact, CONTACT_MED, drill: 0.81mm)
  • MP4 (medium, machine_pin, MACH_PIN_MED_SHORT, drill: 1.2mm)

Top Edge

  • MP6 (medium, contact, CONTACT_MED, drill: 0.81mm)
  • 3V3 (medium, contact, 2X1_JUMP, drill: 0.84mm)
  • I2C (medium, contact, 2X1_JUMP, drill: 0.84mm)

Bottom Edge

  • MP5 (medium, contact, CONTACT_MED, drill: 0.81mm)
  • MP9 (medium, contact, CONTACT_MED, drill: 0.81mm)
  • MP10 (medium, contact, CONTACT_MED, drill: 0.81mm)

Science Drivers

  • component testing

NSF Relevance

This molecule enables rapid prototyping of high-resolution, multizone distance sensing for applications such as robotic navigation, object detection, and spatial mapping. By providing precise, distortion-free ranging across 64 zones, it accelerates the development of advanced perception systems in environments with varying lighting and surface conditions.

Integration Guide

To use VL53L5CX Molecule v11 in your design:

  1. Download the schematic symbol and PCB footprint from the Files section
  2. Import into your EDA tool (KiCad or Fusion 360 / EAGLE)
  3. Place the molecule in your schematic and connect the interface pins
  4. Use the 3D model (.glb) for mechanical fit verification

Design Notes

Board design files (.brd, .sch, .f3d) are available for modification and reference.

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0 revisions · Molecule #6453421876330236000 · Updated 2026-04-07 03:00:35