9-DOF Accel/Mag/Gyro+Temp Breakout Board - LSM9DS1

The LSM9DS1 is not the same set of sensors as the LSM9DS0. Here are some of the differences:

• LSM9DS0 accelerometer has +-2/+-4/+-6/+-8/+-16 g ranges. The LSM9DS1 has +-2/+-4/+-8/+-16 g (no +-6 g range).
• LSM9DS0 magnetometer has +-2/+-4/+-8/+-12 gauss ranges. The LSM9DS1 has +-4/+-8/+-12/+-16 gauss ranges. So the LSM9DS0 has +-2 gauss low range where-as the LSM9DS1 has +-16 gauss high range.
• LSM9DS0 and LSM9DS1 gyros both have the same +-245/+-500/+-2000 dps ranges.

There are other differences, for example we noticed the LSM9DS1 has slightly worse accuracy. The gyro angular zero-rate (+-25 for the LSM9DS0 and +-30 for the LSM9DS1 at the highest sensing range). The accelerometer offset accuracy is +-90 mg for the LSM9DS1 and +-60 mg for the LSM9DS0.

The breakout board version of this sensor has both I2C and SPI interfaces. Attaching it to the Arduino is simple, power Vin and GND with 3-5VDC, and wire up I2C data on SCL and SDA, and you're ready to go! More advanced users can use SPI, our library has support for both.

Key Features:

• 2/4/8/16 g (no 6 g range)
• 4/8/12/16 gauss ranges
• 245/500/2000 dps ranges
• Power Vin and GND with 3-5VDC, and wire up I2C data on SCL and SDA
• Supports SPI
• Product Dimensions: 33.4mm x 20.4mm x 3.0mm / 1.3" x 0.8" x 0.1"
• Product Weight: 2.5g / 0.1oz

Relevant Resources:

tutorial will get you started with wiring diagrams, pinouts, assembly instructions and library code with examples!

Datasheets, PCB CAD files, and Fritzing objects available in tutorial

FAQs:

Q: What sensors are included on the 3387-9 9-DOF Breakout Board?

A: The 3387-9 9-DOF Breakout Board features the LSM9DS1 sensor, which includes a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and a temperature sensor for comprehensive motion and environmental sensing.

Q: What are the key applications of the 3387-9 Breakout Board?

A: The 3387-9 Breakout Board is ideal for applications such as motion tracking, orientation detection, and environmental monitoring. It can be used in robotics, wearable devices, and navigation systems.

Q: How do I connect the 3387-9 Breakout Board to a microcontroller?

A: The 3387-9 Breakout Board connects to a microcontroller via I2C communication. It has standard I2C pins (SDA, SCL) along with power (VCC, GND) and optional interrupt pins for easy integration with various microcontrollers.

Q: What development environments and libraries are compatible with the 3387-9 Breakout Board?

A: The 3387-9 Breakout Board is compatible with popular development environments like Arduino IDE and PlatformIO. Adafruit provides libraries and example code for easy integration and use of the LSM9DS1 sensor.

Q: What is the power supply requirement for the 3387-9 Breakout Board?

A: The 3387-9 Breakout Board requires a 3.3V power supply. It is not compatible with 5V logic, so ensure that your microcontroller or power source provides a stable 3.3V output to avoid damage.