1.. zephyr:code-sample:: vl53l0x
2   :name: VL53L0X Time Of Flight sensor
3   :relevant-api: sensor_interface
4
5   Get distance data from a VL53L0X sensor (polling mode).
6
7Overview
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10This sample periodically measures distance between vl53l0x sensor
11and target. The result is displayed on the console.
12It shows the usage of all available channels including private ones.
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14Requirements
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16
17This sample uses the VL53L0X sensor controlled using the I2C interface.
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19References
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22 - VL53L0X: https://www.st.com/en/imaging-and-photonics-solutions/vl53l0x.html
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24Building and Running
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27This project outputs sensor data to the console. It requires a VL53L0X
28sensor, which is present on the disco_l475_iot1 board.
29
30.. zephyr-app-commands::
31   :zephyr-app: samples/sensor/vl53l0x/
32   :goals: build flash
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35Sample Output
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37
38.. code-block:: console
39
40   prox is 0
41   distance is 1874 mm
42   Max distance is 000 mm
43   Signal rate is 33435 Cps
44   Ambient rate is 17365 Cps
45   SPADs used: 195
46   Status: OK
47
48   prox is 0
49   distance is 1888 mm
50   Max distance is 000 mm
51   Signal rate is 20846 Cps
52   Ambient rate is 25178 Cps
53   SPADs used: 195
54   Status: OK
55
56   <repeats endlessly every 5 seconds>
57