> Two axis accelerometer IC (ADXL202 and friends.)
> $US15/1 Digikey.

I've considered accelerometers. Given more time to develop
the product and maybe a higher sale price (not likely) or lower
component cost, they'd be worth looking at

Aza's suggested something piezo

Two bits of wire is attractive financially but there could be
mechanical difficulties

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