Using the VL6180X ToF Distance Sensor w Arduino Code Since No Code on OBEX

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Hi,

I want to use the VL6180X distance sensor which uses Time Of Flight to measure distances. There doesn't appear to be code in the OBEX but there is set-up of code written for the Arduino. I would like to have an array of these sensors which lends itself to be easily controlled by the multicore Prop I, but the setup code for the sensor is well beyond my capabilities. Two questions please:

- Is there code for the VL6180X that is available for the Prop I (the sensor has been on the market for over 2 years and is very popular)
- Can Arduino Code for the VL6180X somehow be run on the Propeller (maybe an add-on board or some other means)

VL6180X breakout boards are sold by many vendors and is very popular. Here's a few links descibing some boards available:
>> Sparkfun: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12785
>> Adafruit: https://www.adafruit.com/products/3316

In advance, thank you for your assistance!

John Abshier

Here is Spin code for VL6180. It may work for VL6180X'

John Abshier

robotics

Hi John,

Thank you very much!

Erlend

Here is a driver for the VL6180X I have just completed. Will post it on OBEX too.

Erlend

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Hi Erland,

That's great! Much appreciated.

The folks on the Parallax forums are the best!