LSM303C 6DoF Hookup Guide

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Resources and Going Further

Hopefully that info dump was enough to get you rolling with the LSM303C. If you need any more information, here are some more resources:

• Schematic (PDF)
• Eagle Files (PDF)
• LSM303C Datasheet (PDF) -- This datasheet covers everything from the hardware and pinout of the IC, to the register mapping of the accelerometer, and magnetometer.
• Arduino Library
• GitHub Repository -- Your revision-controled source for all things LSM303C. Here you'll find our most up-to-date hardware layouts.
• SFE Product Showcase

Now that you've got the LSM303C up-and-running, what project are you going to incorporate motion-sensing into? Need a little inspiration? Check out some of these tutorials!

• Dungeons and Dragons Dice Gauntlet -- This project uses an accelerometer to sense a "rolling the dice" motion. You could swap in the LSM303C to add more functionality -- like compass-based damage multipliers!
• Are You Okay? Widget -- Use an Electric Imp and accelerometer to create an "Are You OK" widget. A cozy piece of technology your friend or loved one can nudge to let you know they're OK from half-a-world away.
• Leap Motion Teardown -- An IMU sensor is cool, but image-based motion sensing is the future. Check out this teardown of the miniature-Kinect-like Leap Motion!