Easy build self balancing electric skateboard

Step 41 Mounting IMU correctly

NEXT FEW PAGES WERE ADDED MARCH 2011

A few people finding it very easy to mount the IMU incorrectly so here are instructions to help you out.........

The code I have written assumes you have mounted it exactly as suggested here:

1) Two mounting holes in the IMU should be on the edge that is NEAREST THE GROUND
2) For purposes of all the test sketches, when looking at the board, the side of the IMU with the components on should be facing to your LEFT and the flat side with the writing on should be facing to your RIGHT

See photo below.
When you have done this, move on to the IMU testing sketch (next page) and then the motor testing sketch (page after that).