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Adafruit LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL - Precision 9 DoF IMU
The Adafruit LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL is a precision 9 Degree of Freedom (9-DoF) inertial measurement unit on a single breakout board. It combines the LSM6DSOX acc...
The Adafruit LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL is a precision 9 Degree of Freedom (9-DoF) inertial measurement unit on a single breakout board. It combines the LSM6DSOX accelerometer/gyroscope — known for exceptionally low gyro drift and noise — with the LIS3MDL magnetometer for complete orientation and heading sensing.
The LSM6DSOX delivers significantly better performance than older sensors like the MPU6050 or LSM6DS33, making it excellent for orientation fusion applications with less drift and faster responses. It also includes built-in tap detection, activity detection, a pedometer, and a programmable finite state machine with machine learning core for gesture recognition.
Key Features
- Triple-Axis Accelerometer – ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g at 1.6 Hz to 6.7 kHz (LSM6DSOX)
- Triple-Axis Gyroscope – ±125/±250/±500/±1000/±2000 dps at 12.5 Hz to 6.7 kHz, with very low zero-rate drift
- Triple-Axis Magnetometer – Magnetic north detection for compass heading (LIS3MDL)
- Built-in Intelligence – Tap detection, activity detection, pedometer, and ML core for gesture recognition
- 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
- Four Mounting Holes – For secure attachment to your project
Ideal For
- Precision orientation fusion (AHRS) with minimal drift
- Robotics navigation and attitude control
- Activity tracking and gesture recognition
- DIY drone and vehicle stabilisation
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit LSM6DSOX + 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.
- 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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