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Re: Gyros and Accelerometers

I was going to link you to the sensor manual ( http://usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/200...r%20Manual.pdf ), but that link isn't working for me at the moment. Perhaps it is because everyone is downloading everything, hopefully it will work soon. [EDIT] Actually, it was because my computer loves installing language packs and not telling me.

Both boards have the "standard" 3xN pin interface: .1" space, Signal 5V Ground.

The Accelerometer has an extra power and ground pin in line with the signal pins to allow teams to use a 5x1 connector.

Easiest method is to solder the male end of a PWM cable in for each signal, with white being signal. Female end goes into the analog breakout.

Alternatively, solder a female connector in and then insert the cable into that. We had feedback that some teams didn't like this method, so we didn't force it.

Last edited by EricVanWyk : 03-01-2009 at 21:34. Reason: Doh!