SparkFun Optical Tracking Sensor - PAA5160E1 With IMU For Robot Navigation

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Robot builders, this SparkFun optical tracking sensor is seriously impressive tech! The PAA5160E1 chip delivers super accurate motion tracking with only 3-5% error rate (and under 1% with calibration). It tracks movement up to 2.5 meters per second across hard surfaces, plus it has a built-in 6-axis IMU for comprehensive navigation data. The tiny 1x1 inch size is perfect for compact robots, and the Qwiic connector makes wiring super simple - no complicated setups. The onboard STM32 microcontroller handles all the sensor fusion and tracking algorithms in real-time. Whether you're building warehouse robots, commercial bots, or just experimenting with robotics, this sensor gives you professional-grade tracking without the complexity. The Arduino and Python libraries make integration straightforward too. If you need precise odometry for your robot projects, this little sensor packs a huge punch in a tiny package!