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Introduction
The ESP32 Thing Motion Shield is a versatile addition to our ESP32 Thing. Small movements can be detected with the tried and true LSM9DS1 IMU, large movements and time can be detected with the addition of a GPS sensor. There's a port for the GP-20U7 module, and breakout pins for any serial device. Data can be easily logged by adding a microSD card to the slot. And did I mention there's a general purpose LED? It works quite well to display GPS lock state!
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The SparkFun ESP32 Thing Motion Shield is a versatile, motion-sensing addition to our ESP32 Thing.
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Required Materials
To fully follow this hookup guide, you would will need the following materials. You may not need everything though, depending on what you have and what you want to do. Add it to your cart, read through the guide, and adjust the cart as necessary depending on what you would like.
Note: This list doesn't include the Motion Shield. It is all of the accessories used to complete this guide.
Recommended Tools
You will need a soldering iron, solder, and general soldering accessories.
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Suggested Reading
If you aren't familiar with the following concepts, we recommend checking out these tutorials before continuing.
Assembly:
Concepts:
GPS Basics
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is an engineering marvel that we all have access to for a relatively low cost and no subscription fee. With the correct hardware and minimal effort, you can determine your position and time almost anywhere on the globe.
Gyroscope
Gyroscopes measure the speed of rotation around an axis and are an essential part in determines ones orientation in space.
Programming:
Installing Arduino IDE
A step-by-step guide to installing and testing the Arduino software on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Hexadecimal
How to interpret hex numbers, and how to convert them to/from decimal and binary.
ESP32 Thing Hookup Guide
An introduction to the ESP32 Thing's hardware features, and a primer on using the WiFi system-on-chip in Arduino.
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