> >I remember seing somewhere on the ADXL202 costing some USD12. As for
> >memsic, ahem....... MXD2020A/B, MXR2500AL, MXA2500AL all cost
> >USD14.50. Minimum quantity order is 85 pieces and then there is the
> >minimum order value at USD500. ( quotation from local supplier )
> >
> >Even if I managed to get some samples from them, this product will be
> >difficult to sell due to the price. Ideas from earlier posting
> >suggest using encoders and also ball bearing potentiometer. But
> >having difficulty getting local supplier for these parts.

ST have released a device called the LIS2L01, dual axis 1g, 30Hz.
Find it from http://eu.st.com/stonline/index.shtml
Looks like it might be cheaper but I don't know the price.
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