Arduino
Motion and Position Sensors
Navigation, Stability, and Location Data
Gyroscopes and accelerometers can stabilize objects, while magnetometers can make digital compasses. GPS sensors can track an object’s location, and ultrasonic and IR sensors can detect objects for landing and obstacle avoidance systems. Explore the tutorials below to learn how to use these powerful sensors!
How to Set Up an Ultrasonic Range Finder on an Arduino
How to measure distance with an ultrasonic sensor on an Arduino. Temp and humidity can affect the accuracy, but there’s an easy way to compensate for it.
How to Setup 9-Axis Sensors on the Arduino
9-axis sensors combine a magnetometer, accelerometer, and a gyroscope into a single sensor. Learn how they work, how to connect them to an Arduino, and how to program them.
How to Setup Gyroscopes on the Arduino
Gyroscopes measure rotational speed. Used with the Arduino, they can be used to control drones, robots, and autonomous vehicles.
How to Setup an Accelerometer on the Arduino
Accelerometers detect the magnitude and direction of acceleration. Use them to measure acceleration or to turn on a device by tapping.
How to Setup a GPS Sensor on the Arduino
GPS sensors are perfect for projects where the global position of a device needs to be determined.
How to Setup a Magnetometer on the Arduino
Magnetometers can turn your Arduino into a digital compass. They’re great for navigation and guidance systems, and can even be used detect electric currents in wires.
How to Use Tilt Sensors on the Arduino
In this article, we’re going to learn how to detect tilt by connecting two different types of tilt sensors to the Arduino.
How to Use Obstacle Avoidance and IR Tracking Sensors on the Arduino
Obstacle avoidance and tracking sensors are a great way to make remote controlled vehicles change course or stop automatically.