IMU 3D Visualizer

A real-time 3D visualization tool for IMU tilt data with particle effects, color modes, and a bit more.

Features

• Real-time 3D visualization of IMU pitch and roll data
• Particle system with burst effects on shake detection
• Multiple color modes: Normal, Rainbow, and Danger modes
• Interactive controls for mode switching and reset
• Audio feedback for various events (Windows only)

Controls

• C - Cycle through color modes (Normal, Rainbow & Danger)
• R - Reset all effects and counters
• Shake your IMU device - Triggers particle burst effects!

Requirements

Required Python packages:

• pyserial - For serial communication with IMU device (Arduino NANO 33 BLE Sense Rev 2 in this case)
• vpython - For 3D visualization and graphics

Optional (Windows only):

• winsound - For audio feedback (usually included with Python on Windows)

Project File Structure

imu-visualizer-3d/
├── main.py              # Main application and serial communication
├── effects_manager.py   # Visual effects and particle system
├── config.py            # Configuration settings
├── arduino_pull.ino     # Arduino code file to be uploaded to flash
├── README.md            
└── .gitignore         

Configuration

All settings can be modified in config.py:

Serial Communication

• PORT - Serial port (e.g., "COM4")
• BAUD - Baud rate (default: 9600)
• TIMEOUT - Serial timeout in seconds
• and some more

Acknowledgments

• Built with VPython for 3D visualization
• Uses PySerial for serial communication
• Inspired by a professor who always loves visualising data

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