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+ | These measure ( gasp ) acceleration. May be caused by gravity or the second derivative of position ( relative to an inertial frame ). Since acceleration is a vector to go the whole distace you need a 3 axis sensor, but often 1 or 2 D will do. Often the output is a voltage(s). Feed it to a microcontroller with an a to d converter, perhaps through an operational amplifier. [[Op amp]] | ||
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* [http://podophile.com/2006/08/02/accelerometer-101-understanding-the-nike-ipod-sport-kit-sensor/ Accelerometer 101: Understanding the Nike iPod Sport Kit Sensor] | * [http://podophile.com/2006/08/02/accelerometer-101-understanding-the-nike-ipod-sport-kit-sensor/ Accelerometer 101: Understanding the Nike iPod Sport Kit Sensor] | ||
− | ---- | + | * [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=849 Accelerometer Breakout Board - ADXL322 +/-2g SKU#: SEN-00849 Price: $29.95] From SparkFun. Also links to other info. |
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+ | * [http://www.dimensionengineering.com/DE-ACCM2G.htm Buffered ±2g Accelerometer Product ID: DE-ACCM2G Price: $22.95] Also other links. | ||
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+ | *[[PIC Links]] Then search for Accelerometer. | ||
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=== gas sensor === | === gas sensor === | ||
* [[Image:4514.jpg|100px]] [[MiCS 4514]] CO and NOx sensor | * [[Image:4514.jpg|100px]] [[MiCS 4514]] CO and NOx sensor |
Revision as of 09:58, 28 February 2008
Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Temperature Sensors, Pressure Sensors, ...
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Accelerometer
These measure ( gasp ) acceleration. May be caused by gravity or the second derivative of position ( relative to an inertial frame ). Since acceleration is a vector to go the whole distace you need a 3 axis sensor, but often 1 or 2 D will do. Often the output is a voltage(s). Feed it to a microcontroller with an a to d converter, perhaps through an operational amplifier. Op amp
- Accelerometer Breakout Board - ADXL322 +/-2g SKU#: SEN-00849 Price: $29.95 From SparkFun. Also links to other info.
- Buffered ±2g Accelerometer Product ID: DE-ACCM2G Price: $22.95 Also other links.
- PIC Links Then search for Accelerometer.
gas sensor
- MiCS 4514 CO and NOx sensor
magnetic field sensor
Photo Diode/Transistor
Rotary Encoder
Further reading
- WSN:Sensors
- Interfacing with Hardware See the section on "Input" Writtern for the arduino but usefull just for the info on sensors.
- Welcome to the ITP Sensor Workshop Wiki. A whole wiki on sensors, looks good.