Description:

An accelerometer is a component that measures acceleration. It is very common in consumer electronics such as portable electronic devices and video game controllers to detect movements using accelerometers.

Output: 

This module has an analog outputs ranging from 0V to 5V corresponding to the variation of acceleration on each of the 3 axes X, Y and Z.La face value is about 2,5 v when there is 0 G (No acceleration). By connecting this module on the analog inputs of an Arduino kit, you can directly read values between 0 and 1023 corresponding to the acceleration of the module.

Description of the module:

At the back of the module, you can find two signal amplifier and a green LED that indicates that the module is properly powered. The module is based on the LIS344AL component by ST Microelectronics which is an acceremoter three-axis. 

Connections:

This modules can be plugged directly on the TinkerKit Sensor shield using cable connection, in this case there only 2 lines will be connected (X and Y). But you can also used the weldable connector to retrieve all the 3 axes via the connector 5 pins.

Documentation:

Datasheet of the LIS344AL: http://www.St.com/stonline/books/PDF/docs/14282.PDF 

How to use the TinkerKit modules: 

You can find all the details on the use of the tinkerKit modules and the bookshop associated:

http://tinkerkit.com/en/tutorials/home