problem in Multi-target distance measurement with VL53L3Cx-SATEL sensor

[TE.1]

Hi,

I am new to VL53L3Cx sensor.

I am trying to understand how to use the VL53L3CX_SimpleRanging example, to detect multiple targets.

I am able to detect a single target with a good amount of certainty. But when i try to get distance measurement for 2 or more targets within the Fov (field of view) (until 4 targets per zone available according to the example code), i encounter a problem with it-it is sometimes identifying and sometimes don't. How can verify multi target detection?

Thanks,

Tzahi

[Jon HYSLOP]

Multiple target detection relies on receiving enough photons back from each reflected target. For instance if the first (closest) target is large, then it is likely obstructing the further target(s) from reflecting enough photons back. I'd recommend to have a "small" closest target, then a distance of say 80cm where the second target is placed. In this case you should be able to verify the multi-target detection.

Thanks,

Jon