Time of flight sensor inside weatherproof enclosure

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Time of flight sensor inside weatherproof enclosure

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I need a sensor to measure distance outdoor (up to a few meters).

I was thinking about the VL53L1X Time of Flight Distance Sensor and I was thinking to mount it inside an enclosure with a clear polycarbonate top (this one).

Would that work? I mean, would the polycarbonate top interfere?

Also, not that it rains often in Southern California, but would rain cause interference?

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Re: Time of flight sensor inside weatherproof enclosure

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Polycarbonate in general has good transmission in the IR range so it should work. The datasheet describes the calibration that must be performed when the sensor is used behind a protective cover. Search for "cover glass".
https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/a ... 1634930163

Rain is another story. raindrops on the polycarbonate cover would act as little lenses and disperse the beam. A few drops probably wouldn't render it useless, but a heavy rain might.

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Re: Time of flight sensor inside weatherproof enclosure

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adafruit_support_bill wrote:Search for "cover glass".
https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/a ... 1634930163
Thank you!

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