{"product_id":"vcnl4010-proximity-and-ambient-light-sensor-module-i2c-interface","title":"VCNL4010 Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Module - I2C Interface","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVCNL4010 Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Module — I2C Interface\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VCNL4010 is a fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor module from Vishay. It combines an IR emitter, photodiode, and signal processing IC on a single board, enabling precise distance measurement up to 200mm and ambient light sensing. This module communicates over I2C, making it easy to integrate with Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi for touchless control, object detection, and automatic brightness adjustment projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProximity and Ambient Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProximity Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mm to 200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Light Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25 lux to 16k lux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C (up to 400kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5V to 3.6V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-gesture-volume-controller\"\u003eTouchless hand gesture controller for adjusting volume or lighting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-automatic-night-light\"\u003eAutomatic night light that turns on based on ambient darkness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-edge-detection-robot\"\u003eRobot obstacle detection and edge avoidance system\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProximity-triggered display or interactive art installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sensor works with any microcontroller or single-board computer that supports I2C communication, such as Arduino Uno, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi. It operates at 2.5V to 3.6V, so a logic level converter may be needed for 5V systems. Common pairings include the ESP8266 for IoT proximity alerts or the Arduino Nano for compact wearable projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect VCC to 3.3V, GND to ground, SDA to your board’s SDA pin, and SCL to SCL. Add 4.7kΩ pull-up resistors on SDA and SCL lines if your board doesn’t have them built-in. Avoid placing the sensor near reflective surfaces to prevent false readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Arduino Uno?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the VCNL4010 uses I2C communication, which is supported by Arduino Uno. Connect it to the SDA (A4) and SCL (A5) pins and use the VCNL4010 Arduino library for easy integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is the proximity sensing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sensor provides 16-bit resolution for proximity measurements, with typical accuracy within a few millimeters from 1mm to 100mm, and slightly less precise beyond 100mm up to 200mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ambient light sensor can read up to 16k lux, making it suitable for indoor and shaded outdoor use. Direct sunlight may saturate the sensor; placing it in indirect light is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. 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