8 years ago
Sat Dec 3, 2016 1:49pm PST
Ask HN: Is there a IMU sensor with BLE and API available on the market?
I'm looking for some 6 or 9 DoF IMU sensor with integrated bluetooth for a prototype.

Basically I'm developing an iOS game (Android is also in focus) where I can play with one remote control i.e. with an IMU sensor on it, which is connected via bluetooth.

With this IMU sensor I would like to recognise 6 different states in a shaken environment (1. Left down,2. Left up, 3. Middle down, 4. Middle up, 5. Right down, 6. Right up) maybe a barometer will be required!?

This is what I thing this IMU has to be able:

+ accelerometer, gyro

+ Magnometer and Barometer... maybe?

+ sensor fusion API will be great -> Motion in specific axis (shakes) without being affected by the accelerometer gravity

+ Bluetooth BLE connection

I found out a sensor with similar characteristics, but is not available yet: Meta Motion C – 10 Axis IMU + Sensor Fusion - https://store.mbientlab.com/product/meta-motion-c/#add-a-sensor

From the same company (MBIENTLAB) there are other sensors (MetaWear family). The question is if you know other similar sensors available on the market Thank you for the help!

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