I've buy one of this modules (TOF200F), looks like an internal MCU (probably an ST) connected to a VL53L0 (accordly their confused and almost useless datasheet) but can be an VL53L1. Serial connection is a nightmare, at any speed the device returns unreliable data from time to time. Connecting I2C is also a nightmare. The I2C scan shows at list 20 different devices randomly! After an accurate read of their stupid datasheet I discover that there's a command that disconnect the internal MCU from the sensor and must be sent ONLY by serial, not sure by MODBUS or by terminal, I suppose the last one. Command is : 01 06 00 09 00 01 98 08. Accordly datasheet this need a restart. I'm not sure if this parameter is maintained (I hope so!), I will do some experiment but my first attempt to connect module to a terminal caused buffer overflows since it sends tons of unreadable data trough serial and never stop.
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