Time of Flight Sensor (VL53L0x) for Distance Measuring in ESPHome - Pellet Level Monitor Update

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In this video, I'm testing out the VL53L0x Time Of Flight sensor that optically measures distance with some IR laser to see if it will be a good option to use in future versions of my pellet level monitor. I designed the first one with an ultrasonic sensor and many of the comments suggested that I use this sensor instead. You can see the first video here:
   • Pellet Level Monitor for Home Assista...  
https://www.tastethecode.com/making-a...

To test out the sensor, I first connected it to a NodeMCU board and used some Arduino code to get it to work, before I moved it to ESPHome for integration with Home Assistant.

In both cases, the sensor worked beautifully, so I will next try and create a standalone version of it that can also be used in case you are not using Home Assistant.

Tools and materials used in the video:
NodeMCU Development Board - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCt...
NodeMCU with ESP32 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mtA...
VL53L0x ToF Sensor - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ol0...
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Mini PC for Home Assistant - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ExV...
Soldering Station - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mK6...
Multimeter - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_m0o...

Full code and written instructions for the project are available on my website:
https://www.tastethecode.com/testing-...


Adafruit library for the VL53L0x sensor
https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_...

VL53L0x ESPHome Component:
https://esphome.io/components/sensor/...


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