The ADXL345 from Analog Devices is a high-quality triple-axis accelerometer with digital I2C and SPI interface breakout, making it a great choice for a variety of motion and tilt-sensing applications. This sensor can measure accelerations along the X, Y, and Z axes, and is perfect for interfacing with 3V or 5V microcontrollers like Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
Key Features:
- Triple-Axis Measurement: Measures acceleration in three axes (X, Y, Z), providing versatile motion sensing.
- Selectable Sensitivity: Choose from sensitivity levels of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, or ±16g. Lower ranges offer better resolution for slow movements, while higher ranges are ideal for fast motion tracking.
- I2C or SPI Interface: Select your preferred communication protocol to easily integrate with a wide range of devices.
- On-Board Power Management: Equipped with a 3.3V regulator and logic-level shifting circuitry, allowing seamless connection to both 3V and 5V systems.
- Easy-to-Use: Comes with STEMMA QT connectors for I2C, meaning no soldering required! Just use a STEMMA QT cable to connect to your microcontroller or Raspberry Pi for quick accelerometer data retrieval. (Cable not included.)
- Software Support: Available libraries for Arduino (C/C++) and CircuitPython (Python 3) for fast integration. You can use it with popular microcontrollers like Arduino, ESP8266, Metro, and Raspberry Pi.
- Mounting Convenience: Includes four 2.5mm mounting holes for easy attachment to your project.
Included: The package comes with a fully assembled and tested breakout board, plus standard 0.1" header pins for easy integration with a breadboard or perfboard.
This easy-to-use accelerometer can get you up and running in just 5 minutes, providing accurate and reliable motion sensing for all your projects!