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Wireless accelerometer

Using double sided assembly on FR4, an Atmel AT328P microcontroller module and an Anaren A2500R24A transceiver provide a small form factor platform for construction of a variety of wireless sensors.  We've used the Analog Devices ADXL335 3-axis accelerometer to build a demonstration of a multi-channel analog sensor powered by a CR1025 battery with wireless connection to a computer display.  The modules, radio, and battery also could be interconnected by use of a miniature ribbon cable, as suggested below.
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Miniature wireless sensor modules connected by a flat cable with 0.025" conductor pitch.

  

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Microcontroller, radio, and accelerometer modules on small FR4 board. Width of the board is about 10 mm.
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