VL6180 ToF Sensor and Glass Compatibility

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VL6180 ToF Sensor and Glass Compatibility

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I am wanting to use the VL6180 sensor to measure the distance of a glass bottle from the sensor. I am using opaque amber glass but does anyone know, or has tested, if the IR beam from the sensor will still be accurate if the object that it is measuring the distance to is made of glass?

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Re: VL6180 ToF Sensor and Glass Compatibility

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We haven't tested the sensors with glass specifically, but they work by reflection. As long as the light that hits the glass can bounce back, you should be fine.

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