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9-Axis IMU LESSON 7: Understanding Low Pass Filters


In this project, we have shown how accelerometers can be used to approximate tilt. We showed in Lesson 6 how vibration can cause a problem with such a strategy, as the system will interpret vibration to be changes in tilt. A partial solution to this problem can be to program a low pass filter into the project. The video above introduces you to the concept of a low pass filter, and shows some simple examples of programming and using a low pass filter to reduce noise.

The code below is for demo purposes only, and should not be used in any real applications. It just demonstrates how to work with this sensor in benchtop presentations.