Phidgets PhidgetSpatial Precision

The heater maintains the internal sensors at a constant 50°C. This prevents environmental temperature fluctuations from causing drift, ensuring your motion data remains consistent and accurate even if the ambient temperature changes.

Yes, it is specifically designed for high-precision motion tracking. Because it supports AHRS and IMU algorithms and outputs data in quaternions, it is well-suited for robotics applications that require reliable orientation and spatial awareness.

You have two options: you can connect it directly via USB for simple plug-and-play use, or integrate it into a larger Phidget system using the VINT interface.

The accelerometer supports measurements up to ±16 g, while the gyroscope can track angular rates up to ±2000°/s. This range is sufficient for most high-performance motion tracking and stabilization tasks.

The sensor typically consumes 60 mA during standard operation, but this can rise to 450 mA when the heater is active. You should ensure your power supply can handle this peak draw if you plan to use the temperature stabilization feature.

You can configure the sampling speed anywhere from 1ms to 1s per sample, giving you the flexibility to balance data resolution with your project's processing requirements.