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Add support of distance TOF vl6180x
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Description
**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**
Time of flight sensor can use VL6180 chip, it would be great to add this one in the actual list of TOF and distance sensor
**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**
There is this: https://github.com/pololu/vl6180x-arduino
Link to datasheet: https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/vl6180.pdf
**Additional context**
Use I2C platform
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Research direction
Start by reviewing the linked Pololu VL6180X Arduino library and the ST VL6180 datasheet, with attention to the requested I2C platform. Then inspect ESPHome’s existing TOF and distance sensor integrations to determine the appropriate entry point. Done means the VL6180X is supported as a TOF or distance sensor over I2C.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- arduino
- Domain
- embedded-iot
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100