Qwiic 6DoF (LSM6DSO) Breakout Hookup Guide

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Contributors: bboyho, Elias The Sparkiest, MTaylor
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Hardware Assembly

I2C Mode

For this example, we'll use a RedBoard Qwiic and associated USB cable. With that and a Qwiic cable, the assembly is very simple. Plug a Qwiic cable between the RedBoard Qwiic and the Qwiic 6DoF LSM6DSO. If you're going to be soldering to the through hole pins, then just attach lines to power, ground, and the I2C data lines to the microcontroller of your choice. Just make sure to match to use a logic level converter to match the 3.3V logic on the Qwiic 6DoF.

Qwiic Cable Connecting Arduino and LSM6DSO

SPI Mode

Here's how to connect the SPI lines to a 5V system like the RedBoard Qwiic using a SparkFun Logic Level Converter. Be sure to orient the converter's low side to the LSM6DSO. If using a Teensy or other 3.3V microcontroller, the SPI lines can be connected directly!

Fritzing Diagram of LSM6DSO in SPI Mode with an Arduino and Logic Level Converter