MotionNode Accel

MotionNode Accel is a triaxial accelerometer for use in low-g acceleration sensing applications. Our sensor is extremely small, easy to use, and provides a flexible interface to real-time acceleration data.

With a unit price of $300USD, MotionNode Accel is an affordable tool for integration into your inertial sensing project or application.

Please download the MotionNode Accel Specification Sheet for more detailed information.

Key Features

Small size, minimizes interference with natural motion
Outputs 2 g or 6 g range in all three axes
Accurate, general purpose accelerometer solution
Simple USB connection
Easy to use and integrate into your project or application
Includes PC software to configure your sensor, preview output data, and record acceleration data
Software Development Kit (SDK) provides real-time access to raw and calibrated sensor streams
Supports Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems
Multiple devices can be connected to a PC through a USB hub
Sample rate: 50 to 100 Hz, by 10 Hz

Software Features

Each MotionNode Accel sensor includes software for your PC. The software provides a simple interface to:

Configure your sensor(s)
Choose current g range and sample rate
Control sensor filtering parameters
Preview output data in real-time
Record sensor data
Organize captured sensor streams for easy retrieval and export

For more detailed information about the MotionNode software package, please visit our documentation page.

If you have any questions regarding the MotionNode Accel system, please contact us.