GY-61 ADXL335 3-axis Analogue Output Accelerometer

Description: 

This is a very low cost break out module for the GY-61 ADXL335 3-axis Analogue Output Accelerometer. This module includes optional header pins and provides easy access to the X, Y and Z axis analogue outputs from the accelerometer. It is capable of sensing forces up to 3g on all axis. A 3.3V onboard regulator is also provided allowing the module to be powered from a 3.3 to 5V power supply source.

Features:

• measurement range:±3.6 g.
• Sensor Output: Analogue 3 channel(X,Y,Z)
• Bandwidth:50Hz
• Module supply voltage range: 3V
• I/O voltage range: 1.8 V to 3.6V
• Power Use: 320µA
• Wide temperature range (−40°C to +85°C)
• Dimensions: 21 mm x 15 mm x 11 mm

Package included: 1x GY-61 ADXL335 3-axis Analogue Output Accelerometer

Check out our On Sale and Clearance Items 

Development  Resources: demo codes, schematics, datasheets, etc

How does an accelerometer work, Arduino?

The accelerometer sensors measure the acceleration by measuring the change in capacitance. Its structure has a mass attached to a spring that moves in one direction and has fixed outer plates. So, when acceleration is applied in any direction, the capacitance between the plates and the mass will change.

What is the use of an accelerometer?

An accelerometer is a device that measures the vibration, or acceleration of motion of a structure. The force caused by vibration or a change in motion (acceleration) causes the mass to “squeeze” the piezoelectric material which produces an electrical charge that is proportional to the force exerted upon it.

Uses of a gyroscope or accelerometer

The main difference between the two devices is simple: one can sense rotation, whereas the other cannot. … Using the key principles of angular momentum, the gyroscope helps indicate orientation. In comparison, the accelerometer measures linear acceleration based on vibration.

What is a 3 axis accelerometer?

The 3-Axis Accelerometer consists of three –5 to +5 g accelerometers mounted in one small block. Using the appropriate data collection hardware and software, you can graph any of these components, or calculate the magnitude of the net acceleration.

     Hackaday serves up Fresh Hacks Every Day from around the Internet.

Instructables is a community for people who like to make things. Explore, share, and do your next project with us!

     Where the world builds software

    Raspberry Pi Foundation What would you like to make today?

    Arduino‘s mission is to enable anyone to enhance their lives through accessible electronics and digital technologies.

Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia created and edited by volunteers worldwide and hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation.

Notes:

1. There may be slight size deviations due to manual measurement, different measuring methods and tools.
2. The picture may not reflect the actual colour of the item because of different photographing light, angles and display monitors.