A **sensor node**, also known as a **mote**, is a node in a sensor network that is capable of performing some processing, gathering sensory information and communicating with other connected nodes in the network.
A **sensor node**, also known as a **mote**, is a node in a sensor network that is capable of performing some processing, gathering sensory information and communicating with other connected nodes in the network.
:TIP A mote is a node but a node is not always a mote
[NOTE]
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A mote is a node but a node is not always a mote
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.The typical architecture of the sensor node
.The typical architecture of the sensor node
image:./sensorNode.jpg[alt="The typical architecture of the sensor node"]
image:./sensorNode.jpg[alt="The typical architecture of the sensor node"]
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- L3GD20 - a 3-axis gyroscope (up to +/-2000 dps)
- L3GD20 - a 3-axis gyroscope (up to +/-2000 dps)
- BMP180 - A barometric pressure sensor (300..1100 hPa) that can be used to calculate altitude, with an additional on-board temperature sensor
- BMP180 - A barometric pressure sensor (300..1100 hPa) that can be used to calculate altitude, with an additional on-board temperature sensor
==== Connecting It Up
=== Connecting It Up
Basic Setup
Basic Setup
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These pins are all outputs from the 10-DOF breakout and are all 3.3V logic
These pins are all outputs from the 10-DOF breakout and are all 3.3V logic
==== Downloading Libraries
=== Downloading Libraries
Place the files in the Arduino Sketch Folder '/libraries' sub-folder. You should end up with a structure like this:
Place the files in the Arduino Sketch Folder '/libraries' sub-folder. You should end up with a structure like this:
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https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-all-about-arduino-libraries-install-use[How to install Arduino libraries]
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-all-about-arduino-libraries-install-use[How to install Arduino libraries]