I-CubeX Online Store - GForce3D-6 : Triple-axis acceleration and inclination sensor

GForce3D-6 v3.1	$33.20US

2 - 6 : $31.54US ( save 5% )
7 - 19 : $29.88US ( save 10% )
20 + : $26.56US ( save 20% )
excl. sales tax

Check the Orient4D which also captures acceleration !

Senses dynamic acceleration (or deceleration) and inclination (tilt, ie. acceleration due to gravitation) in three dimensions simultaneously. A visually exciting sensor. Can be held in the palm of your hand. Mount on your body with Wearability. Measures upto 1.5 g or 6 g. Need longer cables ? Use the ExtendCable3D.

Application information

Product			GForce3D-6 sensor
Examples			Use for hand motion and jolt, jerk or impact detection as well as balance measurement. Attach these to Whirling Dervishes, kinetic sculptures or Fido as he chases the neighborhood cat. Add an Orient3D to keep track of its orientation. For whole-body expression, go bodysuit and capture all your joints' movements with BendMicro, BendMini and BendShort sensors. A GForce3D-6 and an Orient3D on each of your feet and hands captures kicks and punches - express with all your extremities. Add a couple of BioVolt sensors to capture your muscle power and give you that 6-million dollar feeling. A Hot will keep you in check of your body temp. Top it all off with a TouchGlove on both hands to always be able to touch-control your performance. See how accelerometers were used in dance performance for Tres a la Vez (incl. software). Attach to moving objects and measure their motion dynamics. Allow your robot or toy car to know what forces it's being subjected to. Combine with Orient3D, and ReachClose to detect approaches to and/or impacts with walls and what have you. A wireless Wi-microSystem is recommended in all cases to operate without tether.
Manuals			Using the sensor with the WiSystem enables you to use the sensor without being tethered to your computer or MIDI device.
Software			Our SensePlay software is a very easy way to quickly map sensor data to (sequences of) sounds, images and videos using a drag & drop user interface. Our EditorX software allows you to configure the digitizer to process and map the sensor data of multiple sensors simultaneously. Our Link software allows you to receive the sensor data from the digitizer and use your computer to view, calibrate, record, process and map the sensor data of multiple sensors simultaneously. Our SensorX software allows you to receive the sensor data from the digitizer and use your computer to view, calibrate, record, process and map the data of a single sensor. 18 Jul 2019: GForce3D-6 v2.30 for MacOS and Windows from source code in Max. For multiple sensors or sensor outputs, run multiple instances of the application, each started in its own folder. Use together with Connect (MacOS / Windows). 07 Dec 2014: GForce3D-6 v2.20 for MacOS and Windows (64bit, contact us for the 32bit version) from source code in Max. For multiple sensors or sensor outputs, run multiple instances of the application, each started in its own folder. Use together with Connect (MacOS / Windows). 08 May 2013: GForce3D-6 v1.1 for MacOS and Windows from source code in Max. On MacOS, if upon attempting to run the app a popup appears stating that the app is "damaged", type "sudo spctl --master-disable" in a terminal to bypass the Apple Gatekeeper. See also eg. this post.

Technical specifications

Product GForce3D-6 sensor

Version 3.1 (December 2020)

Sensing parameter triple-axis acceleration/deceleration

Sensing method MEMS sensor

Acceleration range ± 1.5, 6 g (selectable)

Acceleration resolution 4 mg

Acceleration calibration (output 1, 2 or 3, range = 6 g)

Acceleration (G) Voltage (use 5 V power supply) 7-bit MIDI value (use 'no processing' editor preset)

-6 0.00 0

0 1.65 42

+6 3.30 84

Acceleration application notes

With the pins of the connector facing yourself and the red power wire facing up, the rightmost pin is output 1, the center pin is output 2 and the leftmost pin is output 3.

Header setting: present = 1.5 g, removed = 6 g.

Inclination range -180 to +180 °

Inclination calibration (output 1, 2 or 3, range = 1.5 g)

Inclination (°) Voltage (use 5 V power supply) 7-bit MIDI value (use 'no processing' editor preset)

-90 0.87 22

0 1.65 42

+90 2.48 63

Inclination application notes Motion other than rotation (as a result of inclination or tilt) in any of the three sensitive axes may generate sensor output corresponding to the acceleration of the motion, see acceleration application notes.

Bandwidth 350 Hz (output 1 and 2), 150 Hz (output 3)

Power supply 3.3 to 8 V DC, 0.5 mA

Operating temperature -20 to 85 °C (-4 to 185 °F)

Dimensions 38 x 28 x 5 mm (1.5 x 1.1 x 0.20 inch)

Mounting no mounting holes

Cable 1.0 m (39 inch), shielded, red wire = power, thick black wire = ground, thin black wire = sensor output 1, white wire = sensor output 2, grey wire = sensor output 3, extendable at least 100 m (328 ft) with ExtendCableD-10 and 25 m (82 ft) with ExtendCable3D-01

Connector male 3x4 plug with 5 pins in 3 rows spaced 2.54 mm (0.100 inch)

Weight 15 g (0.53 oz), incl. cable