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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 ...
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
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- Gravity
- Gravity is DFRobot’s plug-in connector system for sensors, motors and modules, using standard cables to reduce loose jumper wiring. It matters because Gravity-compatible parts can connect directly to these ports, while non-Gravity parts may need adapters or manual wiring.
- Gyroscope
- A gyroscope measures rotation, such as how fast a board is turning around its X, Y, and Z axes. This matters for projects like gesture controls, balancing robots, and motion tracking where tilt or rotation changes need to be detected.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- IMU
- An Inertial Measurement Unit combines motion sensors to measure movement and orientation. It matters for asset tracking because it can detect movement, tilt, vibration, or changes in direction.
- magnetometer
- A sensor that measures magnetic fields, often used to work out compass direction. It matters because nearby magnets, motors, or metal objects can affect readings and may require calibration.
- Qwiic
- Qwiic is a plug-in connector system for I2C devices that uses small 4-pin cables, so you can connect compatible sensors without soldering. It matters because your controller or adapter also needs Qwiic, or you will need a cable or breakout to wire it up.
- STEMMA
- A plug-and-cable connection system used on some maker electronics boards to make wiring simpler. If a product uses STEMMA, you need the matching cable or connector type to plug it in without soldering.
- STEMMA QT
- A small plug-in connector system for I2C boards that lets you connect compatible sensors and controllers without soldering. It matters because it can make wiring faster and less error-prone, especially when adding several small modules to a project.
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