Description
The LSM9DS1 is not the same set of sensors as the LSM9DS0. Here are some of the differences:
- LSM9DS0 accelerometer has +-2/+-4/+-6/+-8/+-16 g ranges. The LSM9DS1 has +-2/+-4/+-8/+-16 g (no +-6 g range).
- LSM9DS0 magnetometer has +-2/+-4/+-8/+-12 gauss ranges. The LSM9DS1 has +-4/+-8/+-12/+-16 gauss ranges. So the LSM9DS0 has +-2 gauss low range where-as the LSM9DS1 has +-16 gauss high range.
- LSM9DS0 and LSM9DS1 gyros both have the same +-245/+-500/+-2000 dps ranges.
There are other differences, for example we noticed the LSM9DS1 has slightly worse accuracy. The gyro angular zero-rate (+-25 for the LSM9DS0 and +-30 for the LSM9DS1 at the highest sensing range). The accelerometer offset accuracy is +-90 mg for the LSM9DS1 and +-60 mg for the LSM9DS0.
The breakout board version of this sensor has both I2C and SPI interfaces. Attaching it to the Arduino is simple, power Vin and GND with 3-5VDC, and wire up I2C data on SCL and SDA, and you're ready to go! More advanced users can use SPI, our library has support for both.
Key Features:
- 2/4/8/16 g (no 6 g range)
- 4/8/12/16 gauss ranges
- 245/500/2000 dps ranges
- Power Vin and GND with 3-5VDC, and wire up I2C data on SCL and SDA
- Supports SPI
- Product Dimensions: 33.4mm x 20.4mm x 3.0mm / 1.3" x 0.8" x 0.1"
- Product Weight: 2.5g / 0.1oz
Relevant Resources:
Datasheets, PCB CAD files, and Fritzing objects available in tutorial
