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FT121 G-Sensor Shield Now Available for $24.95

FTDI Chip has announced the new release of the FT121 G-Sensor shield which can be purchased for $24.95 a unit. FT121 G-Sensor shield's main purpose is the implementation of Arduino-based gaming systems to allow those projects to be executed efficiently through its USB human interface device (HID) class support. Read on.


From the Press Release
FTDI Chip has added to the array of hardware solutions it offers professional engineers and hobbyist working with the extremely prevalent Arduino open-source electronics development platform. The company’s FT121 G-Sensor shield focuses on the implementation of Arduino-based gaming systems, enabling such projects to be conceived and subsequently executed simply and rapidly through its USB human interface device (HID) class support. This follows on from the recent news that FTDI Chip’s FT800 Embedded Video Engine (EVE) product has been included in Excamera’s Gameduino 2 handheld games console.

The FT121 G-Sensor shield can be connected directly to an Arduino Pro development board, with data transfer carried out via the SPI interface. This allows the system microcontroller unit (MCU) on the Arduino unit to access the shield’s FT121 USB device controller IC and the 3-axis linear accelerometer (STMicroelectronics’ LIS331DLH). Selectable SPI and I²C interfaces can be used to control the different axes of the accelerometer (X, Y and Z) with selectable full scales of ±2g, ±4g and ±8g available.

 With dimensions of 53.98mm x 63.50mm, the shield has 3 push buttons and 2 LEDs through which the HID mechanism can be implemented. Running off a 5V supply, the shield has an on-board 3.3V regulator for powering the accelerometer. A mini-B USB connector is also included. An operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C is supported.

 Pricing of the FT121 G-Sensor shield is $24.95 for a single unit. For more information on this product go to: http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/Modules/DS_FT121_G_Sensor_Shield.pdf

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