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).
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7Overview
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10This sample periodically measures distance between vl53l0x sensor
11and target. The result is displayed on the console.
12It also shows how we can use the vl53l0x as a proximity sensor.
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14Requirements
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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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27 This project outputs sensor data to the console. It requires a VL53L0X
28 sensor, which is present on the disco_l475_iot1 board.
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30 .. zephyr-app-commands::
31    :zephyr-app: samples/sensor/vl53l0x/
32    :goals: build flash
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35Sample Output
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38 .. code-block:: console
39
40    prox is 0
41    distance is 1938
42    prox is 1
43    distance is 70
44    prox is 0
45    distance is 1995
46
47    <repeats endlessly every second>
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