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How to Connect and use a Memsic 2125 Accelerometer

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In this How-To Tuesday video tutorial, you'll see how to connect and use a Memsic 2125 Accelerometer. See how easy it is to connect, and use, a Memsic 2125 Accelerometer from the Maker Shed. This sensor is able to detect tilt, acceleration, rotation, and vibration with a range of ±2 g. It can be used for making balancing robots, game controllers, musical instruments and more. This video will get you started...what you do next is up to you!

Want to learn even more about the Memsic 2125 accelerometer? You can check out all the detailed specifications on the data sheet.

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