IMU Sensor Modes and Capture Rates


When setting up your IMeasureU sensors it is important to set the appropriate capture rates for your desired sensor mode. IMeasureU sensors offer 3 sensor modes based on the capture rate: 100 Hz – accelerometer (x,y,z) gyroscope (x,y,z)...

How do I attach the sensors?


When attaching the IMU inertial sensors to subjects there are two main things to consider: attachment method and physical placement of the sensor. Attaching the sensors to participants Sensor straps for attaching sensors to the upper and...

Can I use a different Bluetooth dongle?


We recommend using the Bluetooth dongle supplied with your IMUs. However, if you do find yourself wanting to use a Bluetooth dongle different to the one supplied, ensure that it uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology. Before your data capture session...

Diagnosing IMU Bluetooth Connection Issues


Please use this guide if you are having issues with pairing your IMeasureU sensors to your PC via Bluetooth. The Basics, we're all guilty of sometimes missing something obvious, so quickly double check these points before moving on to the more...

Clearing IMU Bluetooth Cache


Occasionally the IMU sensors struggle to connect with Windows or Vicon Nexus. In some cases it can be useful to clear the Bluetooth connection settings stored on the device and reconnecting the sensor. Ensure IMeasureU Lightning and the...

How long can I capture for on the IMUs?


The "typical run time" for a fully charged IMeasureU sensor is 4 to 6 hours.  This means that trials of up to 4 to 6 hours can be recorded and with 32 GB on-board storage they are useful for extended recording sessions. Using your IMU...

What are the axis for my IMU sensor?


The X, Y, and, Z axis for the IMeasureU inertial sensors are shown in the diagram below. Using the orientation of the sensor in the diagram above as a reference, you can see that the positive Y axis is "up" in the head direction of the IMU...