Description
Add motion, direction, and orientation sensing to your project with this all-in-one 9-DOF sensor that is STEMMA QT ready for easy plug-n-play usage. Inside the chip are three sensors, one is a classic 3-axis accelerometer, which can tell you which direction is down towards the Earth (by measuring gravity) or how fast the board is accelerating in 3D space. The other is a 3-axis magnetometer that can sense where the strongest magnetic force is coming from, generally used to detect magnetic north. The third is a 3-axis gyroscope that can measure spin and twist. By combining this data you can REALLY orient yourself.
To make getting started fast and easy, the sensors are placed on a compact breakout board with voltage regulation and level-shifted inputs. That way you can use them with 3V or 5V power/logic devices without worry. To make usage simple, board exposes both the SPI and I2C interface and some interrupt pins from each chip.
- Accelerometer range is +-2/4/8/16 g
- Magnetometer range is +-4/8/12/16 gauss
- Gyroscope range is +-245/500/2000 dps ranges
STEMMA QT / Qwiic 4-pin 1mm Pitch White Female Connector Cable 150mm Long - Both Side can be purchased seperately.
FAQs:
Q: What sensors are included in the Adafruit LSM9DS1 9-DOF Breakout?
A: The Adafruit LSM9DS1 9-DOF Breakout includes an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer. These sensors provide nine degrees of freedom (9-DOF) for comprehensive motion and orientation sensing.
Q: What communication interfaces does the LSM9DS1 Breakout support?
A: The LSM9DS1 Breakout supports both I2C and SPI communication interfaces. It also features STEMMA QT/Qwiic connectors for easy plug-and-play integration with compatible development boards and sensors.
Q: What are the typical applications for the LSM9DS1 9-DOF Breakout?
A: Typical applications include motion tracking, orientation sensing, and navigation in robotics, drones, wearables, and interactive projects. It is ideal for projects that require detailed motion and orientation data.
Q: How do I connect the LSM9DS1 Breakout to my development board?
A: You can connect the LSM9DS1 Breakout to your development board using the STEMMA QT/Qwiic connectors for I2C communication or the breakout pins for either I2C or SPI communication. Ensure your board supports these interfaces.
Q: Is there software support available for the LSM9DS1 Breakout?
A: Yes, Adafruit provides libraries and example code for the LSM9DS1 Breakout, compatible with Arduino and CircuitPython. This software support helps you quickly integrate the sensor into your projects and start collecting data.
Q: What power supply voltage is required for the LSM9DS1 Breakout?
A: The LSM9DS1 Breakout operates at 3.3V or 5V, making it compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers and development boards.
