March Steps

A system using an IMU sensor to monitor steps in real time.
Designed to provide instant visual feedback through LED lights.

How it works

  1. Hold the IMU sensor in hand and march steps in place.
  2. The LED array will fill up based on the number of steps taken.

User Feedback and System Improvement

Feedback

  • Steps counting not accurate
  • Do NOT like the LED array
  • Can be combined with other exercises

Improvements Made (see Balancing and March Steps)

  • Remove the LED array
  • Combined with balancing

Schematics

 

Features

IMU-Based Steps Detection

The system uses an IMU sensor to accurately detect the steps

Real-Time Visual Feedback

Each LED represents one step and will light up as more steps are taken.

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