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Accelerometer G question

NavicNavic Posts: 38
edited 2011-08-01 09:02 in Accessories
If an accelerometer experiences more G force than it's rated for will the device be damaged or will the sensor data just not be reliable?

Thanks!

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  • LeonLeon Posts: 7,620
    edited 2011-08-01 08:56
    The ADXL345 data sheet states that g values above the absolute maximum rating (10,000 g) may permanently damage the device. For values outside the measurement ranges (±2 g, ±4 g, ±8 g, ±16 g) up to the absolute maximum rating it will simply output the maximum value. Other accelerometers will presumably be similar.
  • NavicNavic Posts: 38
    edited 2011-08-01 09:02
    Thanks Leon
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