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Re: accelerometer

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Originally Posted by EricVanWyk View Post
Accelerometers measure acceleration, including the acceleration due to gravity. Because it is sensitive to gravity, it can be used to measure angle with respect to the earth provided that there are no other forces at play.
Ok thanks! Does the ADXL345_SPI class have a method to keep the angle?
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