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Arduino 9 Axes Motion Shield
The Arduino 9 Axes Motion Shield is based on the Bosch BNO055 absolute orientation sensor — a System in Package (SiP) integrating a triaxial 14-bit accelerom...
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The Arduino 9 Axes Motion Shield is based on the Bosch BNO055 absolute orientation sensor — a System in Package (SiP) integrating a triaxial 14-bit accelerometer, 16-bit gyroscope (±2000°/s range), triaxial geomagnetic sensor, and a 32-bit microcontroller running BSX3.0 FusionLib software.
The BNO055 provides raw sensor data (acceleration, yaw rate, magnetic field) along with processed fusion outputs including quaternion, Euler angles, rotation vector, linear acceleration, and gravity vector. An intelligent interrupt engine supports slow/no-motion recognition, any-motion (slope) detection, and high-g detection. The shield is TinkerKit compatible for quick prototyping.
Key Features
- Bosch BNO055 Sensor – 9-axis IMU with onboard sensor fusion processing
- Accelerometer – Triaxial 14-bit with configurable range
- Gyroscope – Triaxial 16-bit, ±2000°/s range
- Magnetometer – Triaxial geomagnetic sensor for compass heading
- Sensor Fusion Outputs – Quaternion, Euler angles, rotation vector, linear acceleration, gravity vector
- Intelligent Interrupts – Slow/no-motion, any-motion (slope), and high-g detection
- TinkerKit Compatible – Quick connection to TinkerKit sensor and actuator modules
Specifications
- Operating Voltage: 5V and 3.3V
- Power Consumption: 50mW
- Weight: 32g
Ideal For
- Robotics orientation and navigation
- Drone and UAV stabilisation
- Gesture recognition and motion tracking
- Augmented reality and head tracking applications
Package Contents
- 1× Arduino 9 Axes Motion Shield
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 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.
- IMU
- An IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) combines motion sensors, typically an accelerometer and gyroscope and sometimes a magnetometer, to measure movement and orientation. It can sense motion, tilt, vibration, rotation, and changes in direction, which is useful for tasks such as navigation, stabilisation, gesture detection, and asset tracking.
- 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.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
- Shield
- An add-on board that plugs into a main controller board to give it extra features such as sensing, motor control or communication. Knowing a product supports shields helps you judge whether it can connect neatly into an existing maker-board setup.
- UAV
- UAV stands for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, an aircraft that flies without an onboard pilot, such as a drone or autonomous aircraft. Because airborne platforms have limited payload, factors like weight, power draw and any positioning features such as GNSS or RTK are often important considerations.
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