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Re: Wiring The accelorometer

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Originally Posted by TPekarjr View Post
yes i have, and i dont quiet understand it. i mean i know the ports... but exactly how, i am a little confused at the moment
If you're using LabVIEW, there is an example showing how to use the accelerometer board with its I2C connection. I haven't looked closely at the C++ or Java environments to see what sort of accelerometer examples they have.

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Originally Posted by the Sensor Manual
The I2C port is found on J2 and was designed to be easily wired to the pins on the Digital Sidecar found directly behind the NXT connector. Connect 5V to 5V, SCL to SCL, SDA to SDA, and (-) to 0V.
Are those directions exact enough, or do you need more information?