This Arduino based control system takes input data from the accelerometers range and maps it to voltage outputs which are then sent to the DC motors. Thus, tilting the accelerometer along its different axes will cause the motors to rotate. After a certain amount of titling from the zero position the motors will begin to rotate. The direction and speed of the two motors can be controlled independently (1 axis controls one motor).

This was a personal project I undertook during the summer with personal parts and spare parts from an old hardware kit. I decided upon this project due to the vast amount of potential applications in which this control system could be utilized. As of now, only the schematics and prototyping stages for the control system are complete due to a lack of materials on my behalf.

Future Plans: With access to more components, I would like the next iteration of this project to have a wireless connection between the accelerometer and rest of the circuit to allow for greater ease of mobility and range (depending on the application). Using a more powerful inertial measurement unit (IMU) with an integrated gyroscope would also allow me to expand this project to include more motors and apply it to projects such as a miniaturized robotic arm.

Parts List: Arduino UNO, ADXL335 accelerometer, L293D motor driver, and 2 small DC motors.