Multi imu
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About the Multi imu PCB
Multi imu is an open source PCB design by ras-marques, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 7.4 × 12.7 mm, with 8 components from 6 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the BMI270. By type, the board carries 2 connectors, 2 capacitors, 2 resistors, 1 IC and 1 jumper.
It belongs with the sensors designs in this gallery.
From the project
I want to share how I am making vr gloves using 2 Tundra Trackers, 2 interface boards and 12 inertial sensors.
I want to share how I am making vr gloves using 2 Tundra Trackers, 2 interface boards and 12 inertial sensors.
https://github.com/ras-marques/ImmersiveGloves/assets/6479742/4af1af61-4261-44ce-aa3d-e45de0df7709
Check the full presentation on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OSYiYDkOE8
Hand tracking works with curl and splay on all fingers with 1 IMU on each finger. There is a joystick that is enabled by touching the thumb to the index finger and B, A and System buttons are available by touching the thumb to the middle, ring and pinky fingers respectively.
Main components on the Multi imu
Multi imu bill of materials (BOM)
8 components, 6 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMI270 ICM-20948 | InvenSense_QFN-24_3x3mm_P0.4mm | U1 |
| 2 | Conn_01x04_MountingPin | JST_SH_SM04B-SRSS-TB_1x04-1MP_P1.00mm_Horizontal | J3, J4 |
| 1 | SolderJumper_3_Open | SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mm_NumberLabels | JP1 |
| 1 | 4.7U 100n | C_0201_0603Metric_Pad0.64x0.40mm_HandSolder | C1 |
| 1 | 220N 100n | C_0201_0603Metric_Pad0.64x0.40mm_HandSolder | C2 |
| 2 | 2K2 10k | R_0201_0603Metric_Pad0.64x0.40mm_HandSolder | R1, R2 |
Multi imu design files
The KiCad project lives in the ras-marques/ImmersiveGloves repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Multi imu: common questions
How big is the Multi imu PCB?
The Multi imu measures 7.4 × 12.7 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 0.8 mm thick.
How many components are on the Multi imu?
8 components, from 6 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Multi imu design files?
From the ras-marques/ImmersiveGloves repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Multi imu design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which ras-marques chose for the repository.
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