An inertial measurement unit (IMU) is an electronic device that combines accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers to measure and report a craft's velocity, orientation, and gravitational forces. IMU sensors are widely used in human - computer interaction (HCI), navigation, and balancing technologies like those in the Segway Personal Transporter. The 10 DOF Mems IMU sensor from DFRobot is a compact and affordable option. It integrates the ADXL345 accelerometer, HMC5883L magnetometer, ITG - 3205 gyro, and BMP085 barometric pressure sensor. With its small size, it fits most control systems. The mounting holes ensure highly accurate and stable sensor data. It has a low - noise LDO regulator that supports a wide power input range of 3 to 8 volts and is directly compatible with Arduino boards. Applications include aircraft, balancing robots, indoor inertial navigation, altimeters, and human - computer interaction. Specifications: It has a 3 - 8V wide power input range, a low - noise LDO regulator, is a low - cost IMU, uses an I2C interface, has M3x2 holes for easy mounting on various platforms, has an LED power indicator, integrates 10 DOF sensors (Adxl345 accelerometer, ITG3200 gyro, HMC5883L Compass, BMP085 pressure sensor), has a compact and user - friendly design, is compatible with Arduino controllers, features an electricity gold PCB, and has a size of 26x18mm (1.02x0.71'). Documents include the 10 DOF Sensor (SKU:SEN0140) Wiki, Arduino libraries and sample codes, sensor datasheet package, schematic, sensor layout, and a zip file with all these. The shipping list includes one 10 DOF IMU Sensor and one 4P Pin Headers.
Using the 10 DOF Mems IMU Sensor is quite simple. First, connect it to your Arduino board. It works well with a power input between 3 and 8 volts, so make sure your power source is within this range. The sensor comes with mounting holes, which you can use to attach it to your robots, UAVs, or other mobile platforms easily. For applications like aircraft or indoor inertial navigation, the sensor will start collecting data on velocity, orientation, and gravitational forces right away. When it comes to maintenance, keep the sensor in a clean and dry environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or physical shocks. If you need to use it with Arduino, you can find the relevant libraries and sample codes in the provided documents. Just follow the instructions in the 10 DOF Sensor Wiki to get started with programming. Also, refer to the sensor datasheet package for more technical details. Remember to check the LED power indicator to make sure the sensor is getting power. If you face any issues, consult the schematic and sensor layout documents for troubleshooting.
