LSM6DS3 Breakout Hookup Guide

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Assembly

The easist way to connect the LSM6DS3 to an arduino compatible board is to use the I2C interface. The breadboard is shown for reference, but the wires can be soldered directly to the LSM6DS3 breakout and plugged into the arduino.

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Here's how to connect the SPI lines to a 5V system using a SparkFun Logic Level Converter. Be sure to orient the converter's low side to the LSM6DS3. If using a teensy or other 3.3V microcontroller, the SPI lines can be connected directly.

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Use the 4 mounting holes to get the LSM6DS3 firmly attached to the thing that is being measured! Here, a 1x4 is used as a test platform to filter movement noise. Also shown here is a connection to the INT1 pin (Pin D3 on UNO and RedBoard). The other ends of the wires plug directly into the RedBoard.

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