Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - KX13x (Qwiic) Hookup Guide
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Resources and Going Further
For more information on the SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - KX13x (Qwiic), take a look at the following recources:
- Schematic (PDF)
- Eagle Files (ZIP)
- KX134 Datasheet (PDF)
- KX132 Datasheet (PDF)
- KX134 Technical Reference Manual (PDF)
- KX132 Technical Reference Manual (PDF)
- AN092 Getting Started App Note (PDF)
- Hardware GitHub Repository
- Qwiic KX13x Arduino Library
- Qwiic KX13x Python Package
- Qwiic Landing Page
For some inspiration on motion-based projects using your KX13x Breakout, take a look at these tutorials:
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A basic hookup guide for getting started with the SparkFun Wake-on-Shake. The board gives you the ability to put your project into hibernation until bumped or shaken awake using the ADXL362 accelerometer. This means you can design projects meant to stay inert for long periods of time, possibly even several years, depending on the battery type used to power the project.
MMA8452Q Accelerometer Breakout Hookup Guide
How to get started using the MMA8452Q 3-axis accelerometer -- a solid, digital, easy-to-use acceleration sensor.
Getting Started with the micro:bit
The BBC micro:bit is a compact, powerful programming tool that requires no software installation. Read on to learn how to use it YOUR way!