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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Amy Morris on December 11, 2025, 06:56:18 AM

Title: Need Help Understanding Sensor Use for Small Project
Post by: Amy Morris on December 11, 2025, 06:56:18 AM
Hello everyone, I am working on a tiny project using small boards and sensors, and I am still not so strong with electronics. I want to make a simple setup that can read vibration or small movement, something like detecting shaking on a surface. My goal is just hobby learning, but I also compare how different sensors work because in my other field we deal with concrete construction estimating (https://tylerestimating.com/concrete-estimating-services/), and sometimes vibration data is important. So I try to understand this technology from basic level. Can anyone tell me which TinyCircuits sensor is easiest for starting? I see accelerometers and some others but not sure which one is simple and stable for beginner. Any advice or small example is very appreciated. Thank you!