Accelerometer Basics

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Purchasing an Accelerometer

Now that you've learned the abc's of the x's, y's, and z's, take a look at our recommended accelerometers from the SparkFun catalog

Our Recommendations:

SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - ADXL335

SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - ADXL335

SEN-09269
$16.95
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SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - LIS3DH

SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - LIS3DH

SEN-13963
$6.50
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SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - BMA400 (Qwiic)

SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - BMA400 (Qwiic)

SEN-21208
$8.95
SparkFun Micro 6DoF IMU Breakout - LSM6DSV16X (Qwiic)

SparkFun Micro 6DoF IMU Breakout - LSM6DSV16X (Qwiic)

SEN-21336
$19.95
SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - KX132 (Qwiic)

SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - KX132 (Qwiic)

SEN-17871
$14.95
SparkFun Triple Axis Digital Accelerometer Breakout - ADXL313 (Qwiic)

SparkFun Triple Axis Digital Accelerometer Breakout - ADXL313 (Qwiic)

SEN-17241
$17.50

For a more in-depth look at choosing an accelerometer, take a look at our buying guide to find the right fit for your project.