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Support for SHARP GP2Y0A710K Distance Sensor
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Description
**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**
Support for the SHARP GP2Y0A710K distance sensor that can report back the measured distance.
**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**
Other distance sensor components use a trigger & result pin. This device only has 1 output pin.
**Additional context**
Documentation: https://global.sharp/products/device/lineup/data/pdf/datasheet/gp2y0a710k_e.pdf
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Research direction
No repository files or tests are named. Start by reading the linked SHARP GP2Y0A710K datasheet and comparing existing distance-sensor components that use trigger and result pins. Done means ESPHome can read this sensor's single output and report the measured distance.
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Assessment
- Domain
- embedded-iot
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100