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pmak
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February 4, 2026
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VL6180X API

  • February 4, 2026
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Hi, I'm supporting a legacy product which uses this older sensor, VL6180X.

Where could I find the API source code for download? It seems that all links for "STSW-IMG003", "STSW-IMG011" etc. which are listed in the docs have been erased from the site. Could someone provide a working link to the latest API version, or perhaps just attach the .zip here for posterity?

Thanks in advance!

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Anne BIGOT
Anne BIGOT
Technical Moderator
February 4, 2026

Hello,
The VL6180X is nomore supported by ST, that's why SW drivers have been removed from the site. 
Anne

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pmakAuthor
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February 5, 2026

Hi, thanks for replying!

I understand that the VL6180X is now obsolete, but the chips and devices using them still exist in the world in large numbers, and need to be maintained. I don't expect support in the sense of new releases or bug fixes, but surely it's possible to get the last release of the API code?

Does anyone in the community have a copy of the latest API package? Or should we file a support ticket instead?

Cheers

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John_Kvam
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February 5, 2026

In this case, GitHub is your friend. I'm sure there is some code on that site that has the API in it. 

I searched VL6180 STM32 on GitHub and the first hit had the TOF driver in it. 

Seems silly for ST to remove the legacy code. I guess they just didn't want to maintain it for the very few customers who still wanted to play. 

Good luck

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    pmakAuthor
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    February 6, 2026

    Hi,

    yes, I actually did just that yesterday and found a few different versions hosted in various places. It just feels a little iffy in a professional context to rely on random copies found online, but I'll do my best to verify that the files are unaltered and go with that.

    I do wish ST would reconsider this policy - I understand not wanting to actively maintain the product or API, and that's fine, but leave at least the final release available somewhere.

    Cheers

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