LilyPad Accelerometer ADXL335

INTRODUCTION

This is a three axis accelerometer for the LilyPad system. Based on the ADXL335 accelerometer from Analog Devices, the LilyPad Accelerometer can detect joint movement as well as inclination and vibration.

The ADXL335 outputs a 0V to 3V analog signal on each of the X, Y, and Z axis. You will need to convert this analog voltage to a gravity amount and use trigonometry to calculate a true 'angle'. If you are not looking for tilt, it is very easy to use this sensor for basic motion sensing.

LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They're even washable!

SPECIFICATION

    20mm(0.8 in) outer diameter
    Thin 0.8mm PCB

DOCUMENTS

    Schematic
    ADXL335 Datasheet
    Schematic
    Example 3D cube project using a PIC


SHIPPING LIST

    1x LilyPad Accelerometer ADXL335  x1