Molecule

IMU

IMU

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component testingopen source drone
PhotographDigital Twin
Creator Ray
Version 1.0.0
Category sensor
Created 2025-09-30
Availability 100%, 24/7
In Stock 5 units
Assets 3 files
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Paste this into Claude Code (VS Code panel, Adom editor, or terminal) to install:

Search the Adom Wiki for the molecule "IMU" (slug: imu-794000) at https://wiki-ufypy5dpx93o.adom.cloud/wiki/molecules/imu-794000. Download its symbol (.kicad_sym), footprint (.kicad_mod), and 3D model (.glb/.step) assets into my current KiCad project under symbols/, footprints/, and 3dmodels/ directories. Register them in the project library tables. Show me the files once installed.

The ICM-20948 is a highly integrated, low-power 9-axis MotionTracking™ device, also known as an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). Manufactured by TDK InvenSense, it combines three different sensors into a single, compact chip to provide a comprehensive understanding of an object's motion and orientation.The molecule utilizes the I2C functionality of the chip so it can be easily swapped into ready-made systems like the Drone project.

NSF Relevance

This 9-axis IMU molecule provides a compact, all-in-one solution for tracking the full motion and orientation of an object. This is critical for research in fields like robotics, biomechanics, and geophysics, where knowing the precise spatial orientation (roll, pitch, and yaw) and movement of a system is essential. The integration of three sensors into one chip provides a rich, correlated dataset that is fundamental for developing autonomous navigation systems, such as drones for environmental mapping. Because it is a standardized I2C "molecule," it drastically simplifies the engineering effort, allowing scientists to rapidly incorporate sophisticated motion tracking into their custom instruments or experimental setups, rather than building it from scratch.

Science Drivers

component_testing, open_source_drone

Created by: utd Version: v1 Category: sensor

Description

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The ICM-20948 is a highly integrated, low-power 9-axis MotionTracking™ device, also known as an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). Manufactured by TDK InvenSense, it combines three different sensors into a single, compact chip to provide a comprehensive understanding of an object's motion and orientation.The molecule utilizes the I2C functionality of the chip so it can be easily swapped into ready-made systems like the Drone project.

NSF Relevance

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This 9-axis IMU molecule provides a compact, all-in-one solution for tracking the full motion and orientation of an object. This is critical for research in fields like robotics, biomechanics, and geophysics, where knowing the precise spatial orientation (roll, pitch, and yaw) and movement of a system is essential. The integration of three sensors into one chip provides a rich, correlated dataset that is fundamental for developing autonomous navigation systems, such as drones for environmental mapping. Because it is a standardized I2C "molecule," it drastically simplifies the engineering effort, allowing scientists to rapidly incorporate sophisticated motion tracking into their custom instruments or experimental setups, rather than building it from scratch.

3D Model

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3D IMU.glb 3D Model

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IMU

Type: Adom Molecule Creator: utd Version: v1 Category: sensor Availability: 100%, 24/7

Overview

The ICM-20948 is a highly integrated, low-power 9-axis MotionTracking™ device, also known as an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). Manufactured by TDK InvenSense, it combines three different sensors into a single, compact chip to provide a comprehensive understanding of an object's motion and orientation.The molecule utilizes the I2C functionality of the chip so it can be easily swapped into ready-made systems like the Drone project.

Science Drivers

  • component testing
  • open source drone

NSF Relevance

This 9-axis IMU molecule provides a compact, all-in-one solution for tracking the full motion and orientation of an object. This is critical for research in fields like robotics, biomechanics, and geophysics, where knowing the precise spatial orientation (roll, pitch, and yaw) and movement of a system is essential. The integration of three sensors into one chip provides a rich, correlated dataset that is fundamental for developing autonomous navigation systems, such as drones for environmental mapping. Because it is a standardized I2C "molecule," it drastically simplifies the engineering effort, allowing scientists to rapidly incorporate sophisticated motion tracking into their custom instruments or experimental setups, rather than building it from scratch.

Integration Guide

To use IMU in your design:

  1. Download the schematic symbol and PCB footprint from the Files section
  2. Import into your EDA tool (KiCad or Fusion 360 / EAGLE)
  3. Place the molecule in your schematic and connect the interface pins
  4. Use the 3D model (.glb) for mechanical fit verification

Design Notes

Board design files (.brd, .sch, .f3d) are available for modification and reference.

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