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Adafruit LSM6DSO32 6-DoF Accelerometer and Gyroscope - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
The Adafruit LSM6DSO32 is a 6 Degree of Freedom (6-DoF) IMU featuring a triple-axis accelerometer with an extended ±32g range and a triple-axis gyroscope. It...
The Adafruit LSM6DSO32 is a 6 Degree of Freedom (6-DoF) IMU featuring a triple-axis accelerometer with an extended ±32g range and a triple-axis gyroscope. It shares the same pinout and firmware compatibility as the LSM6DSOX, but with double the accelerometer range — ideal for high-impact and high-vibration applications.
Beyond basic motion sensing, the LSM6DSO32 includes built-in tap detection, activity detection, a pedometer/step counter, and a programmable finite state machine with machine learning core for basic gesture recognition. This STEMMA QT breakout includes voltage regulation and level shifting for both 3.3 V and 5 V systems.
Key Features
- Extended Accelerometer Range – ±4g, ±8g, ±16g, or ±32g at 1.6 Hz to 6.7 kHz update rate
- Triple-Axis Gyroscope – ±125/±250/±500/±1000/±2000 dps at 12.5 Hz to 6.7 kHz
- Built-in Intelligence – Tap detection, activity detection, pedometer, and programmable finite state machine with ML core
- Dual Interface – I2C (with STEMMA QT/Qwiic connectors) and SPI, plus two configurable interrupt pins
- External Sensor Port – Additional I2C/SPI for optical image stabilisation or auxiliary sensors
- 3.3 V and 5 V Compatible – Onboard voltage regulator and level shifting
- Arduino & CircuitPython Libraries – Ready-to-use drivers with example code
Ideal For
- High-g impact and vibration sensing
- Gesture recognition and activity tracking
- Robotics orientation and stabilisation
- Wearable fitness and motion projects
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit LSM6DSO32 6-DoF IMU Breakout (STEMMA QT)
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.
- CircuitPython
- A beginner-friendly version of Python designed to run directly on microcontroller boards. If a product supports CircuitPython, you can often program it by copying code files onto the board rather than setting up a more complex toolchain.
- 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.
- 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.
- SPI
- A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
- 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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