Introduction

• SparkFun Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor - PAA5160E1 (Qwiic)
  SKU: SEN-24904

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• The SparkFun Qwiic Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor empowers you to elevate your robot's navigation capabilities with exceptional precision and streamlined integration. This compact, all-in-one sensor leverages the power of the PAA5160E1 chip from PixArt Imaging Inc., delivering accurate dual-axis motion data across various hard floor surfaces. But that's not all! This sensor boasts a powerful built-in 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and an onboard microcontroller that performs real-time sensor fusion and tracking algorithms.

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Required Materials

To follow along with this tutorial, you will need the following materials. You may not need everything though depending on what you have. Add it to your cart, read through the guide, and adjust the cart as necessary.

SparkFun Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor - PAA5160E1 (Qwiic) SEN-24904	Flexible Qwiic to STEMMA Cable - 500mm CAB-25596	Qwiic Cable - 100mmc PRT-14427	USB micro-B Cable - 6 Foot CAB-10215
Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Kit - Beta KIT-22230	SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic DEV-15123

Suggested Reading

Below are a few tutorials that may help users familiarize themselves with various aspects of the board.

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  I2C

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  Serial Terminal Basics

The SparkFun Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor - PAA5160E1 (Qwiic) takes advantage of the Qwiic connect system. We recommend familiarizing yourself with the Logic Levels and I²C tutorials. Click on the banner above to learn more about Qwiic products.