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 "name": "SparkFun Qwiic VL53L1X distance sensor (SEN-14722): 1 in board, holes and sensor window",
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 "question": "What are the SparkFun Qwiic VL53L1X (SEN-14722) board dimensions and mounting-hole positions?",
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  "vl53l1x",
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  "time of flight sensor",
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  "basis": "SparkFun Eagle board file 'Qwiic Distance Sensor - VL53L1X.brd' (Qwiic_Distance_VL53L1X repository), the JST SH datasheet and the ST VL53L1X package size.",
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   "Datum: board centre, board bottom at 0, components on top. PCB 25.40 × 25.40 (1.0 × 1.0 in), square corners, 1.6 thick (standard; not stated in the board file).",
   "Two Ø3.30 holes for M3 or #4-40 at (±10.16, +10.16): 20.32 apart along the +y edge, 2.54 in from the edges.",
   "Two Qwiic (JST SH 4-pin side-entry) connectors 4.25 × 6.00 × 2.95 centred at x ±10.10, openings facing the ±x edges.",
   "VL53L1X package 4.90 × 2.50 × 1.56 at the board centre; its top carries the emitter and receiver windows, so keep the space above it clear or behind a cover window.",
   "Not modelled: the 0.1 in breakout pad row along the −y edge (unpopulated). Other SparkFun ToF boards (VL53L4CD, VL53L5CX, Qwiic Mini) have different outlines.",
   "Dimensions are exact nominal (true size), no tolerance added."
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   "q": "How big is the SparkFun VL53L1X board?",
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   "q": "Where are the mounting holes?",
   "a": "Two Ø3.30 mm holes at the corners of one edge, 20.32 mm apart and 2.54 mm in from the edges."
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   "q": "Where is the sensor?",
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