Adafruit LSM6DS3TR-C + LIS3MDL - Precision 9 DoF IMU
The Adafruit LSM6DS3TR-C + LIS3MDL is a precision 9 Degree of Freedom (9-DoF) inertial measurement unit on a single breakout board. It pairs the LSM6DS3TR-C accelerometer/gyroscope with the LIS3MDL magnetometer — providing gravity sensing, rotation detection, and magnetic north heading with improved performance over the earlier LSM6DS33 combo.
This compact STEMMA QT breakout includes voltage regulation and level shifting for use with both 3.3 V and 5 V systems. Connect via solderless STEMMA QT/Qwiic cables over I2C, or solder the included header pins for breadboard use. Solder jumpers on the back allow you to change I2C addresses for running two boards on the same bus.
Key Features
- Triple-Axis Accelerometer – Measures gravity and linear acceleration (LSM6DS3TR-C)
- Triple-Axis Gyroscope – Detects spin, rotation, and angular velocity (LSM6DS3TR-C)
- Triple-Axis Magnetometer – Senses magnetic north for compass heading (LIS3MDL)
- Improved Performance – Better specs than the discontinued LSM6DS33 variant
- STEMMA QT / Qwiic – Solderless I2C connectors for easy plug-and-play wiring
- Configurable I2C Addresses – Solder jumpers for running multiple boards on one bus
- 3.3 V and 5 V Compatible – Onboard voltage regulator and level shifting
- Interrupt Pins – Exposed from both chips for event-driven applications
Ideal For
- Full orientation and heading sensing
- Robotics navigation and attitude control
- Activity and motion tracking projects
- DIY drone and vehicle stabilisation
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit LSM6DS3TR-C + LIS3MDL 9-DoF IMU Breakout (STEMMA QT, assembled and tested)
- 1× Strip of header pins
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