Multiple VL53L0X + ADXL335 Problem

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Dear people, i urgently need your help. For my bachelor thesis I build 4 measuring sensors VL53l0x with long cables (each sensor 2 meters) and an acceleration sensor ADXL335. The problem is, the acceleration sensor works very well on its own, but together with the other sensors the measured values get smaller. I think it’s because of resistance from the cables and sensors. The other problem was that I wanted to use a Klamen filter but unfortunately I couldn’t. I will be very grateful if you could help me.
i did not buy the sensors from pololu.
With best regards

code:

//VL53L0x Multi sensor 
//Camila Colussi 2020
//Arduino Uno + 4 VL53L0x sensors
//Use SerialMonitor to see the measurements

// reference: https://arduinoproyek.wordpress.com/2019/03/27/vl53l0x-multi-sensor/

#include <Wire.h>
#include <MPU6050_tockn.h>
#include <VL53L0X.h>

MPU6050 mpu6050(Wire);
VL53L0X sensor1;
VL53L0X sensor2;
VL53L0X sensor3;
VL53L0X sensor4;

const int sensor_x_pin = A0;
const int sensor_y_pin = A1;

int sensor_x_value;
int sensor_y_value;

String Plotter = "";


int a;
int b;
int c;
int d;

void setup()

{

pinMode(7, OUTPUT);
pinMode(6, OUTPUT);
pinMode(5, OUTPUT);
pinMode(4, OUTPUT);

digitalWrite(7, LOW);
digitalWrite(6, LOW);
digitalWrite(5, LOW);
digitalWrite(4, LOW);

delay(10);

Wire.begin();
Serial.begin (9600);


//sensor1
digitalWrite(7, HIGH);
delay(10);
sensor1.init(true);
delay(10);
sensor1.setAddress((uint8_t)01);

//sensor2
digitalWrite(6, HIGH);
delay(10);
sensor2.init(true);
delay(10);
sensor2.setAddress((uint8_t)02);

//sensor3
digitalWrite(5, HIGH);
delay(10);
sensor3.init(true);
delay(10);
sensor3.setAddress((uint8_t)03);

//sensor4
digitalWrite(4, HIGH);
delay(10);
sensor4.init(true);
delay(10);
sensor4.setAddress((uint8_t)04);

//continuous
sensor1.startContinuous();
sensor2.startContinuous();
sensor3.startContinuous();
sensor4.startContinuous();

mpu6050.begin();
  mpu6050.calcGyroOffsets(true);

}


void loop()

{

a = sensor1.readRangeContinuousMillimeters()-25;
b = sensor2.readRangeContinuousMillimeters()-40;
c = sensor3.readRangeContinuousMillimeters();
d = sensor4.readRangeContinuousMillimeters()-5;

Serial.println("   ");

Serial.print(a);

Serial.print("   ");

Serial.print(b);

Serial.print("   ");

Serial.print(c);

Serial.print("   ");

Serial.print(d);

Serial.print("   ");

sensor_x_value = analogRead(sensor_x_pin) ;
sensor_x_value = map (sensor_x_value,355,285,0,90);
  
sensor_y_value = analogRead(sensor_y_pin) ;
sensor_y_value = map (sensor_y_value,355,285,0,90);
    
Plotter = (String(sensor_x_value) + "," + String(sensor_y_value));
Serial.println(Plotter);


delay(10);

}
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Hello.

Are you having trouble with the readings from all your sensors, or is it just the ADXL335 signals that are being affected? If the ADXL335 analog readings are changing then that suggests an issue with either the power supply voltage or noise in the signals. You might try contacting the manufacturer of the board you are using to see if they have any suggestions since they are likely to be more familiar with it.

- Patrick

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Hello Patrick
Thank you for your feedback. With the help of a low-pass filter, the measured values are much cleaner.
But there is a difference when I build the ADXL335 alone or with the Vl53L0x sensors (the measured values get a bit smaller)
I think the electricity is not enough. I will try another power source. Thank you for your tip.
I just hope that the sensors together give the correct values after they have been calibrated. I ordered the sensors from amazon and don’t think he knows anything about it.
Armin