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    ondaverdeblu

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    Updated: Oct 23, 2024
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    Hello,

    I am new on this forum and I don't know if I can get some help here. I am a biomechanist, and by background is in mechanical engineering and sport science. I must confess that a know few things in electronics, despite a real interest.
    I am working with 3 axis accelerometer to study some characteristics on the human movement (swimming). My problem is that I want to be able to correct raw x acceleration data given by the accelerometer with angle made by the swimmer's body with the horizontal. This angle is continuously changing with time. In brief, I need a way to synchronize my accelerometer with a gyroscope. All the device must be portable, waterproof and with a data logger. (it is the case for the accelerometer).
    I do not know if you can give me some tips or supplier ???

    Hugh
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  • Ashraf HZ

    MemberJan 16, 2009

    I suggest looking into PIC microcontrollers for synchronizing the gyro and accelerometer. Do you already aim for specific models of them?

    For ease of implementation, look through the <a href="https://www.sparkfun.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SparkFun Electronics</a> website and select gyroscope and accelerometer components that have breakout boards. They usually measure around 2 x 2 cm.

    With a microcontroller (PIC or Atmel) and those sensors, it is possible to fit the system around the size of a credit card.
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  • ice_3141

    MemberSep 17, 2012

    You can purchase an accelerometer gyroscope data logger at <a href="https://www.icewire.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">React App</a>
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