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The SparkFun VL53L4CD Qwiic Distance Sensor is right here together with a brand new 500GPH bilge pump!

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We’re again, but once more, with one other Friday Product Put up right here at SparkFun Electronics. We’re laborious at work on a number of bigger product releases (over the subsequent month or two) so we solely have just a few new merchandise to showcase this week, however we’ll begin with the brand new VL53L4CD Qwiic Distance Sensor. This new SparkFun Authentic Qwiic breakout supplies extremely correct distance measurements at 1.3 meters, and although that will not sound so much, you would be shocked what kind of purposes you need to use this board in. Following that, we have now a brand new 500GPH water pump. That is an improve to our 350GPH possibility that we have had in our catalog for years, and this new one is barely a greenback extra! Let’s soar in and take a more in-depth look!

This SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout makes use of the VL53L4CD subsequent era ToF (Time of Flight) sensor module to offer you extremely correct measurements at brief ranges (for its measurement). The VL53L4CD from STMicroelectronics makes use of a VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Floor Emitting Laser) to emit an infrared laser to time the reflection to the goal. That signifies that it is possible for you to to measure the space to an object from 1mm to 1300mm away with millimeter decision! To make it even simpler to get your readings, all communication is enacted completely by way of I²C using our useful Qwiic system, so no soldering is required to attach it to the remainder of your system. Nevertheless, we nonetheless have 0.1”-spaced pins in case you like to make use of a breadboard.

Do you’ve gotten some liquids that you must transfer? This fluid pump will transfer 500 gallons per hour! The SEAFLO mini water pump has a heavy obligation 12V, 1.5Amp motor and a troublesome thermoplastic physique. This bilge pumps provide water evacuation activated by a panel or float change. It contains anti-airlock safety, unique moisture tight seals and marine grade blocked wiring. It’s very submersible and water-cooled (however it will not burn out if run dry). Use this pump to make a fountain or waterfall, even to water your crops!

That is it for this week. As at all times, we won’t wait to see what you make. Shoot us a tweet @sparkfun, or tell us on Instagram, Fb or LinkedIn. Please be secure on the market, be type to 1 one other (particularly in the event you reside in Cincinnati or Los Angeles), and we’ll see you subsequent week with much more new merchandise!

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