Replacement: None. We don't carry a direct replacement for this gyro but we do have a wide variety of MEMS gyros in our sensor category. This page is for reference only.
The ADXRS MEMS gyroscope from Analog Devices is a great sensor. The BGA package has hindered users for long enough. You can now use gyroscope rate sensing in your own projects with this miniature breakout board from SparkFun Electronics.
Units come fully populated and tested with an empty 0.1" spaced footprint ready for a straight header, right angle header (recommended), or your own wires/umbilical cable.
Not sure which gyro is right for you? Our Accelerometer and Gyro Buying Guide might help!
Weight: 1g without header
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I used this and an accelerometer to build my ArduRoller balance bot
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Would be nice if the breakout provided access to the Vratio pin of the ADXRS613. I'm using this gyro on a 3.3v processor (atxmega128A1) and am going to have to feed this output through a voltage divider and buffer opamp (impedance matching) to get a result.
It is a great sensor & breakout board. 3 of these can hover a helicopter for over 10 minutes with no accelerometer or magnetometer.
Whoever did the layout on this board should read the "Better PCBs in Eagle" tutorial at http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/tutorial_info.php?tutorials_id=115 and pay special attention to the "Tenting" section.
Ah, I see you've updated your photos. Much better vias and silkscreen.