Fermion LIS2DW12 Triple Axis Accelerometer Module

In the world of electronics, tinkerers have all manner of small to large components available to build the cool and useful DIY devices we love. If your interests align with robotics or smart wearable tech, then tiny yet powerful breakout boards like this LIS2DW12 Triple Axis Accelerometer Module can add greater functionality to your projects. These sensors function on low power consumption and feature SPI or I2C digital interfaces to integrate with other components and controllers like the Arduino Firebeetle board.

The Fermion LIS2DW12 Triple Axis Accelerometer Module is a high-performance breakout board with a selectable scale up to 16g and a high 16-bit data output. The motion sensor is made up of two independent programmable interrupts and a dedicated internal engine. With this triple axis, this tiny module achieves an array of motion and acceleration detection functions. Create your own self-balancing robot, or wearable tech that detects 6D/4D orientation. These features also make it possible for this handy sensor to detect single or double taps, activity or inactivity, and if your device is in free fall. By mapping these measurements to one or two output pins, you can utilise a FIFO buffer to store data and minimise host processor intervention.

All this is packed into the 15x20mm small form factor and low 50 nA power consumption of the Fermion LIS2DW12 Triple Axis Accelerometer Module. Its compatibility to Arduino devices makes this breakout board fantastic for mobile and wearable applications. And of, course the wonderful open-source resources online has everything you need to get started within the DIY online community. If you’re itching to create your own human action recognition system or gesture recognition gaming console, then pick up and enjoy the Fermion LIS2DW12 Triple Axis Accelerometer Module’s fun features.

Additional Resources:

• If you’re unsure where to start, we recommend taking a look at the original DFRobot LIS2DW12 Accelerometer Wiki Page, where you can find a good range of resources toward the bottom of the description, including schematics and sample codes.

As self-proclaimed “Robo-holics”, DFRobot is a company comprised of over 100 staff members, of which 30% are engineers who love to build robots. It was started in 2008 with the goal of embracing and promoting open-source hardware, with a core focus on Arduino, Raspberry Pi and their very own LattePanda development boards. Since then, DFRobot have manufactured over 1300 unique modules, sensors and components that all work together and complement each other, allowing users like us to enjoy a full spectrum of cutting edge robotics and electronics without having to pay premium prices.

With the primary goal of developing and manufacturing great quality products, while making them accessible to as many people as possible, DFRobot are rapidly becoming one of the most common-place brands in the world of open-source robotics and electronics. With more than 1300 products developed in-house, and an impressive range of different categories and specialisations, there are few brands in the world who can compete in terms of quality, accessibility and genuine innovation.