Accelerometer and Position of Cube

Using Arduino Project Guidance
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Hi guys,

I am looking at making a project where the user interacts with a cube. I am looking at using XBee to make it wireless. The cube will make different sounds depending on which way it is facing up. What type of accelerometer can I use to achieve this, so I can get 6 sounds out of the interaction?

Thanks,

Dave

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Any 3-axis accelerometer. Analog or digital.

The sensors with digital interface are more accurate and often cheaper, but they need a library to get data out of it. The analog sensors are simple to use.

analog MMA7361 module on Ebay: 3.20 dollars, 2.50 euros
digital MMA7455 module on Ebay: 3.50 dollars, 2.70 euros

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There was a nice clock project recently where the entire interface was based around rotating a cube. It was also based on an accelerometer, the cube was actually a bamboo toothbrush holder, it looked great. You might find the details if you search around in the exhibition section.

Duane B
rcarduino.blogspot.com

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You got a link for the clock project?

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Doesn't matter, found things about it at this link: Arduino Forum

Cheers

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How-To Page on the MMA7455 accelerometer is HERE:
http://arduino-info.wikispaces.com/accelerometer-MMA7455