3-Axis Accelerometer

Description

The 3-Axis Accelerometer consists of three –5 to +5 g accelerometers mounted in one small block. Using the appropriate data collection hardware and software, you can graph any of these components, or calculate the magnitude of the net acceleration. The 3-Axis Accelerometer can be used for a wide variety of experiments and demonstrations, both inside the lab and outside.

Sample Data

Bungee jump accelerations
Net acceleration
Acceleration of a pendulum bob
Data collected on the Vortex

Specifications

  • Power: 30 mA @ 5 VDC
  • Range: ±49 m/s2 (±5 g)
  • Accuracy: ±0.5 m/s2 (±0.05 g)
  • Frequency Response: 0–100 Hz
  • Typical Resolution: 0.037 m/s2

View the 3-Axis Accelerometer user manual

Experiments and Lab Ideas

Lab Ideas and Innovative Uses

What’s Included