Interface Accelerometer With NodeMCU

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I'm with another simple Instructable. In this Instructable we will learn

how to interface ADXL335 / GY-61 called as accelerometer with
NodeMCU.
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Step 1: Things Needed
 Hardware Requirement

 ADXL335 : Accelerometer Sensor

 NodeMCU
 Connecting Wires
 BreadBoard
 Micro USB Cable

Software Requirements

 Arduino IDE
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Step 2: Description
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The ADXL335 / GY-61 is a small, thin, low power, complete 3-axis

accelerometer with signal conditioned voltage outputs.
The product measures acceleration with a minimum full-scale range
of ±3 g.

It can measure the static acceleration of gravity in tilt-sensing

applications, as well as dynamic acceleration resulting from motion,
shock, or vibration.

There is no on-board regulation, provided power should be between

1.8 and 3.6VDC.

In general, ADXL335 is 3v3 compatible device, it's powered by a

3.3v source and also generates 3.3v peak outputs. It has three
outputs for each axis, i.e. X, Y & Z. These are analog outputs and
thus require an ADC in a micro-controller. NodeMCU solves this
problem. We will be using the analog pin of NodeMCU.
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Step 3: Circuit Connection
The Accelerometer module has 5 pins i.e.,

VCC - To be connected to NodeMCU +3.3v.

X - To be connected to Analog Pin A0 of the NodeMCU.

Y - NIL

Z - NIL

GND - To be connected to Ground Pin (GND) of the NodeMCU.

Note : Since NodeMCU has only one Analog Pin, you can connect
either of X, Y, or Z pin to it.

Before you get started with coding you need Arduino IDE.To
download Arduino IDE and for NodeMCU setup, you can check my
previous instructacle.

Interfacing Servo Motor With NodeMCU

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Step 4: Let's Begin to Code

const int xPin = A0; //x-axis of the Accelerometer

void setup() {

// initialize serial communications at 9600 bps:

Serial.begin(9600);

<p>void loop() { <br> int x = analogRead(xPin);

delay(100);
 Serial.print("X-axis : ");

Serial.println(x);

}</p>

Download the "Accelerometer.ino" file and open it up in

the Arduino IDE.

Then Create a new sketch and paste the code below in the Arduino
IDE and hit Upload.

You can tinker with it if you like based on the application, or just use
it as it is.
Attachments

 Accelerometer.ino

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Step 5: Upload the Code
1. Goto Tools
2. Board > NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP - 12E Module)
3. Port ( Choose the right Port )

**Make sure you have your NodeMCU model selected and the
correct serial port ticked (see pics). Then just click the Upload
button**

After you upload the code, you can see the Output on the Serial
Monitor.
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Step 6: Output Demonstration
That's all makers!
I hope it helps you.