9-DOF LSM9DS1 STEMMA QT / Qwiic

Smaller version of LSM9DS1 with STEMMA QT connectors, which is compatible with SparkFun qwiic system for easy plug-n-play usage.

Inside the chip are three sensors, one is a classic 3-axis accelerometer, which can tell you which direction is down towards the Earth (by measuring gravity) or how fast the board is accelerating in 3D space. The other is a 3-axis magnetometer that can sense where the strongest magnetic force is coming from, generally used to detect magnetic north. The third is a 3-axis gyroscope that can measure spin and twist. By combining this data you can REALLY orient yourself.

Here are the key LSM9DS1 specifications:

• Accelerometer range is ±2/±4/±8/±16 g
• Magnetometer range is ±4/±8/±12/±16 gauss
• Gyroscope range is ±245/±500/±2000 dps ranges.

It comes with voltage regulation and level-shifted inputs. That way you can use them with 3V or 5V power/logic devices without worry. The breakout comes fully assembled and tested, with some extra header so you can use it on a breadboard. Two mounting holes make for a secure connection.