VL53L0X ToF Sensor Enclosure
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Description
A compact, two-piece enclosure designed for standard VL53L0X Time-of-Flight breakout boards. It provides full protection for the PCB while maintaining a wide, unobstructed field of view for the optical sensor.
What it's for
Built to house a downward-facing ToF sensor. The flared aperture prevents the enclosure walls from clipping the sensor's ~25-degree conical field of view, while the flat backplate provides a clean surface for double-sided mounting tape.
Dimensions
- Maximum Board Size: 14 mm × 19 mm (fits standard generic and Pololu breakouts)
- Internal Depth: 7 mm (plenty of room for direct-soldered wire joints)
- External Size: 18 mm × 23 mm × 9 mm (assembled)
- Sensor Aperture: 6 mm × 8 mm at the PCB, flaring out to 12 mm × 14 mm at the exterior
- Cable Routing: 8 mm wide exit slot on one end
Print notes
Print both parts flat on the build plate. The main body prints sensor-face down; the internal ceiling spans only 14 mm and will bridge cleanly on any well-calibrated machine without requiring supports. The lid includes a small clearance lip for a gentle friction fit.
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