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The SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout featuring the MMA8452Q sensor is a versatile and precise accelerometer board ideal for motion sensing, orientation detection, and vibration measurement in embedded systems. The MMA8452Q is a digital, low-power, three-axis accelerometer capable of detecting acceleration in the ±2g, ±4g, or ±8g ranges, allowing for flexibility across various applications such as gaming controllers, gesture recognition, robotics, and wearable devices. This breakout board includes the MMA8452Q sensor with onboard 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion, providing high-resolution data over an I²C interface. The sensor supports multiple data rates, enabling developers to balance power consumption and responsiveness according to their project needs. Additionally, it features built-in motion detection and orientation interrupts, which simplify implementing wake-up triggers or activity monitoring. The board comes pre-soldered with headers for easy breadboard or prototyping use, and its compact size makes it convenient for integration into custom designs. Operating at 3.3 V, the breakout is compatible with most modern microcontrollers. With SparkFun’s extensive library support and example code, developers can quickly integrate the MMA8452Q into their projects for real-time motion and orientation sensing.