Connecting a gyro sensor to a DC Motor using an Adafruit Motor Shield.

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Hello, im really new to Arduino and have a question.
I want to connect a gyro sensor (from a Wii Nunchuk) to a DC motor, so i can control the speed of the Motor and let it to forwards and backwards, by tilting the gyro. I am using a Adafruit Motor Shield since my DC Motors are 12v. Can someone help me?
I've already connected the Nunchuk to the Arduino and can control a servo now :smiley:
Thanks in advance!
Lukas

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adafruit has good tutorials to walk you through the use of their products:

You already have input from the accelerometer (not gyroscope). After you have practiced with speed control it should be fairly easy to get the accelerometer input and use it to set the motor speed.