Is VL53l5cx supported with camera\tof examples

I need some support to get the vl53l5cx sensor running with openmv cams (RT1062 and H7 plus)
Searching the forum How can I use VL53L5CX on OpenMV4Plus gave me the impression that this chip is supported by the tof camera module. However there is no information on how to connect the breakout board. I have bought myself a pololu board.

Can someone give assistance on how to use the tof module -or- how to get this sweet chip up and running?
Thank you so much!

Use a library like this: mp-extras/vl53l5cx: MicroPython and CircuitPython support for ST VL53L5CX TOF sensor (github.com)

We have a copy of the driver embedded in our firmware in C; however, it was for a product we had never made. So, just use it in Python.

Thank you for your reply. Tried to follow your link, but I suppose I still have fundamental problems with micropython/openmv.

Would’nt I supposed to have a /lib folder on the openmv boards when connecting it to windows? I have a hidden folder /System Volume Information a hidden(?) folder /.openmv_disk, the main.py and a readme.
Should I create a /lib folder and copy the source library there? In the example they copy the content by a mpremote -command. Didn’t get that.

Hi, you just drag and drop the files on the uPY disks and then you can import them in your script. It’s very simple. If something is a module it should be in a folder with an init.py. You can put files in a lib folder. If you do that you need to add the folder name to the import path.

Thanks a lot for your assistance that helps me a lot.
Will try tonight

Apologees if I might sound ignorant: The example that kwagyeman linked to is for a different target platform and as far as I understand the sources given by st need to be compiled for that specific platform to create callable c code. Right?
At least they do mention to create a .bin file in the git archive. Surely I feel more than dumb at the moment :frowning: But I think I do not get the point. What needs to be done…

Maybe the title was chosen badly so no other users feel like they should join the thread if the’ve succesfully used this chip.

I did not manage to play with my board yet. I will need some days to recover of an accident, so my thoughts (and question) are purely theoretical.

Yes, that driver is designed for Circuit Python boards. However, it should be possible to modify it for use with the OpenMV Cam.

As it’s not something we officially support you have to put the effort in to do this.

Thank you for your open words. I hope to get the setup running and if I succeed I will share the results here.
Best wishes