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ADXL335 - 5V ready triple-axis accelerometer (+-3g analog out)
A precision triple-axis accelerometer breakout featuring the Analog Devices ADXL335. With a ±3 g measurement range and analog outputs for X, Y, and Z axes, t...
A precision triple-axis accelerometer breakout featuring the Analog Devices ADXL335. With a ±3 g measurement range and analog outputs for X, Y, and Z axes, this sensor is ideal for tilt sensing, motion detection, and orientation measurement in general-purpose applications.
The onboard 3.3V regulator accepts up to 5V input, making it easy to interface with Arduino and other 5V microcontrollers. Analog outputs are ratiometric: 0 g reads at 1.65V (half of 3.3V), with full linear scaling from 0V (-3 g) to 3.3V (+3 g).
Key Features
- ±3 g Range – Ideal for tilt, orientation, and general motion sensing
- 3 Analog Outputs – Independent X, Y, and Z axis readings
- 5V Ready – Onboard 3.3V regulator with VCC input up to 5V
- Ratiometric Output – Linear scaling from 0V to 3.3V across the full range
- 50 Hz Bandwidth – 0.1 µF filter capacitors on XYZ outputs
- Compact Breakout – 19 × 19 mm (0.75" × 0.75") with two 2 mm mounting holes
Ideal For
- Tilt and orientation sensing
- Motion detection and gesture recognition
- Robotics and balancing projects
- Vibration monitoring
Package Contents
- 1× ADXL335 Triple-Axis Accelerometer Breakout (assembled and tested)
- 1× 8-pin header strip
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 3.3V regulator
- A 3.3V regulator is a power circuit that provides a steady 3.3 volts for parts that need that supply voltage. On a breakout board, it can let the sensor run safely even when the connected microcontroller or power source uses a higher voltage.
- 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.
- Motion detection
- A camera feature that checks the image for changes that suggest something has moved. It matters because your project can use movement as a trigger instead of constantly saving or processing every frame.
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