AltIMU-10 v4 Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass, and Altimeter (L3GD20H, LSM303D, and LPS25H Carrier)

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  • 3 magnetic field channels
  • 3 acceleration channels
  • 16 bit data output
  • 24-bit pressure reading
  • ±2, ±4, ±6, ±8, or ±16 g/gauss selectable sensitivity
  • 260 mbar to 1260 mbar selectable sensitivity
  • High shock survivability
  • SPI/I2C Serial interfaces
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AltIMU-10 v4 Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass, and Altimeter (L3GD20H, LSM303D, and LPS25H Carrier) info

AltIMU-10 v4 is a compact (1.0″ × 0.5″) breakout board that combines ST’s LPS25H digital barometer, L3GD20H 3-axis gyroscope, and LSM303D 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer to form an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and altimeter. These sensors are great ICs, but their small packages make them difficult for the typical student or hobbyist to use. They also operate at voltages below 3.6 V, which can make interfacing difficult for microcontrollers operating at 5 V. The AltIMU-10 v4 addresses these issues by incorporating additional electronics, including a voltage regulator and a level-shifting circuit, while keeping the overall size as compact as possible.

The LPS25H, L3GD20H, and LSM303D have many configurable options, including selectable resolutions for the barometer and dynamically selectable sensitivities for the gyro, accelerometer, and magnetometer. Each sensor also has a choice of output data rates. The three ICs can be accessed through a shared I²C/TWI interface, allowing the sensors to be addressed individually via a single clock line and a single data line. Additionally, the SA0 pin is accessible, allowing users to change the slave addresses and have two AltIMUs connected on the same I²C bus.

The nine independent rotation, acceleration, and magnetic readings provide all the data needed to make an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS), and readings from the absolute pressure sensor can be easily converted to altitudes, giving you a total of ten independent measurements (sometimes called 10DOF). With an appropriate algorithm, a microcontroller or computer can use the data to calculate the orientation and height of the AltIMU-10 v4 board. The gyro can be used to very accurately track rotation on a short timescale, while the accelerometer and compass can help compensate for gyro drift over time by providing an absolute frame of reference. The respective axes of the two chips are aligned on the board to facilitate these sensor fusion calculations.

AltIMU-10 v4 includes a low-dropout linear voltage regulator that provides the 3.3 V required by the LPS25H, L3GD20H, and LSM303D, allowing the module to be powered from a single 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply. The regulator output is available on the VDD pin and can supply almost 150 mA to external devices. The breakout board also includes a circuit that shifts the I²C clock and data lines to the same logic voltage level as the supplied VIN, making it simple to interface the board with 5 V systems. The board’s 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards.

 

AltIMU-10 v4 Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass, and Altimeter - General Specifications

  • 3 magnetic field channels
  • 3 acceleration channels
  • 16 bit data output
  • 24-bit pressure reading
  • ±2, ±4, ±6, ±8, or ±16 g/gauss selectable sensitivity
  • 260 mbar to 1260 mbar selectable sensitivity
  • High shock survivability
  • SPI/I2C Serial interfaces

 

AltIMU-10 v4 Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass, and Altimeter - Technical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 25 mm × 13 mm × 3 mm
  • Weight: 0.8 g
  • Operating voltage: 2.5 V to 5.5 V
  • Supply current: 6 mA
  • Output format (I²C):
    • Gyro: one 16-bit reading per axis
    • Accelerometer: one 16-bit reading per axis
    • Magnetometer: one 16-bit reading per axis
    • Barometer: 24-bit pressure reading (4096 LSb/mbar)
  • Sensitivity range:
    • Gyro: ±245, ±500, or ±2000°/s
    • Accelerometer: ±2, ±4, ±6, ±8, or ±16 g
    • Magnetometer: ±2, ±4, ±8, or ±12 gauss
    • Barometer: 260 mbar to 1260 mbar (26 kPa to 126 kPa)

 

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Documents

AltIMU-10 v4 schematic diagram 

L3GD20H datasheet

LSM303D datasheet

LPS25H datasheet 

 

References

Pololu Web Site: https://www.pololu.com/product/2470

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