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:
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.
Servo Trigger Programming Guide
Looking under the hood of the Servo Trigger -- using the development environment and some finer details of the firmware.
LIS3DH Hookup Guide
A guide to connecting the LIS3DH to a microcontroller and using the Arduino library.
Qwiic Proximity Sensor (VCNL4040) Hookup Guide
The SparkFun Qwiic Proximity Sensor is a great, qualitative proximity (up to 20 cm) and light sensor. This hookup guide covers a few examples to retrieve basic sensor readings.