Qwiic Distance Sensor (VL53L1X) Hookup Guide
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Resources and Going Further
Now that you've successfully got your Qwiic Distance Sensor up and running, it's time to incorporate it into your own project!
For more information, check out the resources below:
- Schematic (PDF)
- Eagle Files (ZIP)
- VL53L1X Datasheet
- VL53L1X User Manual
- GitHub Repos:
- SparkFun Product Showcase: VL53L1X Qwiic Distance Sensor
- Qwiic Landing Page
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