Motion tracking modules come in three configurations

2nd February 2016

Mick Elliott

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The MTi 1-series motion tracking modules from Xsens are now in stock at Mouser Electronics. These 3D sensor modules incorporate the latest in advanced sensor fusion and miniature MEMS technologies to offer complete, self-contained motion tracking for high-volume industrial and consumer applications. The modules offer a dynamic accuracy of 1 degree root mean squared (RMS) for roll and pitch.

The modules are available in three configurations: MTi-1 inertial measurement unit (IMU), MTi-2 vertical reference unit (VRU), or MTi-3 attitude and heading reference system (AHRS). All three configurations output inertial and magnetic field data; the MTi-2 and MTi-3 modules add acceleration, roll/pitch, and heading tracking data; and the MTi-3 module also includes referenced yaw data.

The modules’ industry-standard communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART) allow engineers to customise data, frequency, and output format, while the modules’ onboard processing reduces the load on the application processor to lower the overall power consumption of the end system.

Mouser also stocks the Xsens MTi 1-Series Development Kit, which includes a mounted MTi-3 AHRS module and a full-featured MT Software Suite with logging and visualisation options, intuitive configuration windows and possibilities to export data for use in other programs. The included software development kit contains source code for communication and libraries for data processing.