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Re: Accelerometer

An accelerometer measures linear acceleration, push and pull in one direction. A Gyro measures rotational speed, spin around and axis. I would suggest a 2 axis accerlerometer, it will give readings on a x and a y axis, you can work on these to get the data you need for your mouse.
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