LSM9DS1 Breakout Hookup Guide

Contributors: jimblom

Resources and Going Further

Hopefully that info dump was enough to get you rolling with the LSM9DS1. If you need any more information, here are some more resources:

• LSM9DS1 Product GitHub Repository -- Your revision-controlled source for all things LSM9DS1. Here you'll find our most up-to-date hardware layouts and code.
• LSM9DS1 Datasheet -- This datasheet covers everything from the hardware and pinout of the IC, to the register mapping of the gyroscope and accelerometer/magnetometer.
• LSM9DS1 Breakout Schematic
• LSM9DS1 Breakout EAGLE Files

Going Further

Now that you've got the LSM9DS1 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 LSM9DS1 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!
• Pushing Data to Data.SparkFun.com -- Need an online place to store your IMU data? Check out data.sparkfun.com! This tutorial demonstrates how to use a handful of Arduino shields to post your data online.

Or check out this blog post for ideas: