diplix/esphome-configuration

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Over counting and feedback

Hi,

First of all: Thanks for the code! I love the idea of this project.
I have implemented your code on an ESP like 3 month ago. After a little time of reviewing what you did there - all worked fine. Little more documentation would be nice, but it was ok anyway. So, I am "testing" since then.

First, I mounted the TOF in the doorframe (1.95m), facing down the frame. In many cases, it worked fine. Biggest problem is the "over counting" so that I sometime have up to 15 imaginary people around me ;)
Then I remounted the sensor over a door (2m) with the door opening to the other side. But in my opinion it made things worse.
For example: when you leaving the room by opening the door and closing it in the same move, the counter do not decrease. And if you are entering again, you have a new imaginary friend.

After encountering the “door issue” I mounted it over a frame with no door in it. I would say it works better, but after all not perfect. I have tried different angles and positions on the frame, but nothing seems to be optimal.

Ideas as feedback: A little more doc, like ports and maybe a “how to install” with steps. For better understanding, an image or schema of your real world hardware setup/installation (like sensor position) would be a wonderful extension.
Anyway thanks for your work.
Have a nice day :)

Ready to try, config ready, but 1 question

Hi, probably a stupid question...

I am on the stop of trying out this cool thing. But where and how do I configure the connection for vl53l1x time of flight sensor? I can not find it in your yaml. May be it is substituted and before I accidentally double the config, better safe than sorry (trouble)

You only have i2c in the yaml...

Is it just a simple as only like this:

i2c:
  sda: 21
  scl: 22
  scan: True

EDIT: please confirm only
i2c:
is enough.

I have compiled like this (only i2c) on ESP32 D1 Mini and that gives me output:

[14:03:58][C][i2c:028]: I2C Bus:
[14:03:58][C][i2c:029]:   SDA Pin: GPIO21
[14:03:58][C][i2c:030]:   SCL Pin: GPIO22
[14:03:58][C][i2c:031]:   Frequency: 50000 Hz
[14:03:58][I][i2c:033]: Scanning i2c bus for active devices...
[14:03:58][I][i2c:040]: Found i2c device at address 0x29

But no readings (like mentioned in the other thread): #2

I also posted my complete debug output there.

I am very much wanting this to work. Please assist.

Thank you!

ESP8266 Compiling

@diplix great implementation together with @Lyr3x!
I am trying to implement on a esp8266 without the esphome. Could you tell me the reason for this error?

In file included from /Users/vb/Downloads/esphome-configuration-master/principal_tof/principal_tof.ino:1:0:
/var/folders/q_/j2ttxrls3_14_95cbhm1wvmm0000gn/T/arduino_build_815024/sketch/tof_people_counter/tof_vl53l1x_api.h:40:43: error: expected class-name before ',' token
 class PeopleCountSensor : public Component, public Sensor {
                                           ^
/var/folders/q_/j2ttxrls3_14_95cbhm1wvmm0000gn/T/arduino_build_815024/sketch/tof_people_counter/tof_vl53l1x_api.h:40:59: error: expected class-name before '{' token
 class PeopleCountSensor : public Component, public Sensor {
                                                           ^
/var/folders/q_/j2ttxrls3_14_95cbhm1wvmm0000gn/T/arduino_build_815024/sketch/tof_people_counter/tof_vl53l1x_api.h:45:3: error: 'Sensor' does not name a type
   Sensor *people_sensor = new Sensor();
   ^
/var/folders/q_/j2ttxrls3_14_95cbhm1wvmm0000gn/T/arduino_build_815024/sketch/tof_people_counter/tof_vl53l1x_api.h:46:3: error: 'Sensor' does not name a type
   Sensor *distance_sensor = new Sensor();
   ^
/var/folders/q_/j2ttxrls3_14_95cbhm1wvmm0000gn/T/arduino_build_815024/sketch/tof_people_counter/tof_vl53l1x_api.h:48:8: error: 'void PeopleCountSensor::setup()' marked override, but does not override
   void setup() override {
        ^
/var/folders/q_/j2ttxrls3_14_95cbhm1wvmm0000gn/T/arduino_build_815024/sketch/tof_people_counter/tof_vl53l1x_api.h:115:8: error: 'void PeopleCountSensor::loop()' marked override, but does not override
   void loop() override {
        ^
/var/folders/q_/j2ttxrls3_14_95cbhm1wvmm0000gn/T/arduino_build_815024/sketch/tof_people_counter/tof_vl53l1x_api.h: In member function 'void PeopleCountSensor::setup()':

Help with setup

Hi, i tried to use this configuration but i am not able to make it work. Is there anything I am missing? I only get this line in the logs:
[19:53:51][D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy

I am using an ESP32. Is there any special wiring I have to note? I am able to get distances with other libraries on the ESP32 with this sensor so I think my setup should work basically.

Unknown error at address

Thanks for sharing the code. I use “Lolin D32” to connect vl53l1x,
vcc--3v
GND--GND
SLC--SLC (22)
SDA--SDA (21)
After power on, the log is displayed like this. What should I do?
Thanks again。

log:
[C][wifi:298]: DNS1: 192.168.2.1�
[C][wifi:298]: DNS1: 192.168.2.1�
[C][wifi:299]: DNS2: 0.0.0.0�
[C][i2c:028]: I2C Bus:�
[C][i2c:029]: SDA Pin: GPIO21�
[C][i2c:029]: SDA Pin: GPIO21�
[C][i2c:030]: SCL Pin: GPIO22�
[C][i2c:031]: Frequency: 50000 Hz�
[I][i2c:033]: Scanning i2c bus for active devices...�
[I][i2c:033]: Scanning i2c bus for active devices...�
[I][i2c:040]: Found i2c device at address 0x24�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x25�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x26�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x30�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x31�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x32�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x3E�
[I][i2c:040]: Found i2c device at address 0x40�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x42�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x43�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x44�
[I][i2c:040]: Found i2c device at address 0x45�
[I][i2c:040]: Found i2c device at address 0x45�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x46�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x4A�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x4B�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x4D�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x4E�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x4F�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x50�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x51�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x52�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x52�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x53�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x54�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x56�
[I][i2c:043]: Unknown error at address 0x57�
[C][template.binary_sensor:018]: Template Binary Sensor 'Door sensor'�
[C][uptime.sensor:030]: Uptime Sensor 'tof sensor Uptime'�
[C][uptime.sensor:030]: Unit of Measurement: 's'�
[C][uptime.sensor:030]: Accuracy Decimals: 0�
[C][uptime.sensor:030]: Accuracy Decimals: 0�
[C][uptime.sensor:030]: Icon: 'mdi:timer'�
[C][uptime.sensor:030]: Icon: 'mdi:timer'�
[C][template.sensor:021]: Template Sensor 'tof distance'�
[C][template.sensor:021]: Unit of Measurement: 'mm'�
[C][template.sensor:021]: Accuracy Decimals: 0�
[C][template.sensor:021]: Icon: 'mdi:ruler'�
[C][template.sensor:022]: Update Interval: 1.0s�
[C][template.sensor:021]: Template Sensor 'tof distance avg'�
[C][template.sensor:021]: Unit of Measurement: 'mm'�
[C][template.sensor:021]: Accuracy Decimals: 0�
[C][template.sensor:021]: Icon: 'mdi:ruler'�
[C][template.sensor:022]: Update Interval: 0.1s�
[C][logger:175]: Logger:�
[C][logger:176]: Level: DEBUG�
[C][logger:177]: Log Baud Rate: 115200�
[C][logger:178]: Hardware UART: UART0�
[C][restart:021]: Restart Switch 'tof sensor Restart'�
[C][restart:021]: Icon: 'mdi:restart'�
[C][status:034]: Status Binary Sensor 'tof sensor Status'�
[C][status:034]: Device Class: 'connectivity'�
[C][captive_portal:169]: Captive Portal:�
[C][web_server:122]: Web Server:�
[C][web_server:123]: Address: tof_sensor.local:80�
[C][ota:029]: Over-The-Air Updates:�
[C][ota:030]: Address: tof_sensor.local:3232�
[C][mqtt:051]: MQTT:�
[C][mqtt:053]: Server Address: 192.168.2.201:1883 (192.168.2.201)�
[C][mqtt:054]: Username: �[5m'mqtt'�[6m�
[C][mqtt:055]: Client ID: �[5m'tof_sensor-7c9ebdf1f9e4'�[6m�
[C][mqtt:055]: Client ID: �[5m'tof_sensor-7c9ebdf1f9e4'�[6m�
[C][mqtt:057]: Discovery prefix: 'homeassistantconf'�
[C][mqtt:058]: Discovery retain: YES�
[C][mqtt:058]: Discovery retain: YES�
[C][mqtt:060]: Topic Prefix: 'tof_sensor'�
[C][mqtt:062]: Log Topic: 'tof_sensor/debug'�
[C][mqtt:065]: Availability: 'tof_sensor/status'�
[C][api:095]: API Server:�
[C][api:096]: Address: tof_sensor.local:6053�
[C][wifi_signal.sensor:009]: WiFi Signal 'tof sensor RSSI'�
[C][wifi_signal.sensor:009]: Unit of Measurement: 'dB'�
[C][wifi_signal.sensor:009]: Accuracy Decimals: 0�
[C][wifi_signal.sensor:009]: Accuracy Decimals: 0�
[C][wifi_signal.sensor:009]: Icon: 'mdi:wifi'�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[C][mqtt_subscribe.sensor:027]: MQTT Subscribe 'People reset'�
[C][mqtt_subscribe.sensor:027]: Unit of Measurement: ''�
[C][mqtt_subscribe.sensor:027]: Accuracy Decimals: 1�
[C][mqtt_subscribe.sensor:027]: Accuracy Decimals: 1�
[C][mqtt_subscribe.sensor:028]: Topic: tof_sensor/sensor/people/reset�
[C][mqtt.switch:038]: MQTT Switch 'tof sensor Restart': �
[C][mqtt.switch:039]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/switch/tof_sensor_restart/state'�
[C][mqtt.switch:039]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/switch/tof_sensor_restart/state'�
[C][mqtt.switch:039]: Command Topic: 'tof_sensor/switch/tof_sensor_restart/command'�
[C][mqtt.binary_sensor:018]: MQTT Binary Sensor 'tof sensor Status':�
[C][mqtt.binary_sensor:019]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/status'�
[C][mqtt.sensor:024]: MQTT Sensor 'tof sensor RSSI':�
[C][mqtt.sensor:028]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/sensor/tof_sensor_rssi/state'�
[C][mqtt.sensor:028]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/sensor/tof_sensor_rssi/state'�
[C][mqtt.sensor:024]: MQTT Sensor 'tof sensor Uptime':�
[C][mqtt.sensor:028]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/sensor/tof_sensor_uptime/state'�
[C][mqtt.sensor:028]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/sensor/tof_sensor_uptime/state'�
[C][mqtt.sensor:024]: MQTT Sensor 'People':�
[C][mqtt.sensor:028]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/sensor/people/state'�
[C][mqtt.sensor:024]: MQTT Sensor 'tof distance':�
[C][mqtt.sensor:028]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/sensor/tof_distance/state'�
[C][mqtt.sensor:028]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/sensor/tof_distance/state'�
[C][mqtt.sensor:024]: MQTT Sensor 'tof distance avg':�
[C][mqtt.sensor:028]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/sensor/tof_distance_avg/state'�
[C][mqtt.binary_sensor:018]: MQTT Binary Sensor 'Door sensor':�
[C][mqtt.binary_sensor:019]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/binary_sensor/door_sensor/state'�
[C][mqtt.sensor:024]: MQTT Sensor 'People reset':�
[C][mqtt.sensor:028]: State Topic: 'tof_sensor/sensor/people_reset/state'�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�
[D][sensor:092]: 'tof distance avg': Sending state 0.00000 mm with 0 decimals of accuracy�

distance over 1400mm

Hi!

I'm trying to monitor a distance of about 3m. the vl53l1x should be able to handle 4m.
but it gives me wrong measurements around 1400mm.

can this be changed in config, or is it a hardware problem?

Danke im Voraus, Jens