From fb38918b79ed1ae4b65896e4ec289c4413767e22 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amebun Date: Sun, 31 May 2026 05:02:48 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Revised IMU comparison table with updated pricing to reflect 2026 availability Updated IMU comparison breakdown with pricing and availability details and updated the colour of prices in table to reflect this as well. Specifically affects ICM-45686, LSM6DSV, and LSM6DSR. --- src/diy/imu-comparison.md | 22 +++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/diy/imu-comparison.md b/src/diy/imu-comparison.md index f10063f5..0dda5ce7 100644 --- a/src/diy/imu-comparison.md +++ b/src/diy/imu-comparison.md @@ -33,14 +33,14 @@ Ordered from best to worst with the current firmware. 🟢 ICM-45686 Superior - ~$6.70 - Best currently available. Reliable, accurate, and stays accurate the longest + SlimeVR: ~$6.70
AliExpress: ~$23 + Reliable, accurate, and stays accurate the longest out of available solutions. 🟢 LSM6DSV Superior - ~$8.93 - Great, but rarely in stock and expensive when they are + Mofflab: ~$8.93
AliExpress: ~$12 + Great and easily available in most online stores in common form factors. 🟢 LSM6DSR @@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ It can be purchased directly from the SlimeVR store. |Reset Time |Cost |Availability|Build quality| |:---------:|:----:|:----------:|:-----------:| -|45-60 min |~$6.70|Sufficient |Great | +|45-60 min |~$6.70-$23|Insufficient |Great |
@@ -149,19 +149,19 @@ It can be purchased directly from the SlimeVR store. #### 🟢 LSM6DSV LSM6DSV is a very good IMU for DIY SlimeVR. -It seems to perform just as well as the BNO085, but at a lower cost. - +It seems to perform almost as well as ICM-45686, but at a lower cost. +Like the ICM-45686, this comes with the QMC6309 magnetometer built into the module. |Reset time |Cost |Availability|Build quality| |:---------:|:----:|:----------:|:-----------:| -|45-50 min |~$8.93|Insufficient|Great | +|45-50 min |~$8.93-~12|Sufficient|Great |
|Pros |Cons | |--------------|---------------------------------------| |Accurate |Expensive relative to other IMUs | -|Reliable |Is rarely in stock | +|Reliable |Widely Available | |Smooth | | @@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ It seems to perform just as well as the BNO085, but at a lower cost. LSM6DSR is a good IMU for DIY SlimeVR. It seems to perform a little worse than the ICM-45686, mostly in sensitivity, while being cheaper. -Like the ICM-45686, this comes with the QMC6309 magnetometer built into the module. +Like LSM6DSV, this typically comes with the QMC6309 magnetometer built into the module. |Reset time | Cost |Availability|Build quality| @@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ It also suffers significantly from the stomp bug. |Pros |Cons | |--------------|---------------------------------------| |Accurate |Expensive | -|Reliable |Big | +|Reliable |Less firmware support | |Smooth |Difficult to obtain at a good price | | |Very misleading AliExpress listings | From 6b19e2b27d17a64fa7c660a4804343c84047ce86 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amebun Date: Sun, 31 May 2026 05:05:10 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Removed superfluous language from LSM6DSV description As title. --- src/diy/imu-comparison.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/diy/imu-comparison.md b/src/diy/imu-comparison.md index 0dda5ce7..c136dcdd 100644 --- a/src/diy/imu-comparison.md +++ b/src/diy/imu-comparison.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Ordered from best to worst with the current firmware. 🟢 LSM6DSV Superior Mofflab: ~$8.93
AliExpress: ~$12 - Great and easily available in most online stores in common form factors. + Great and available in recommended online stores in common form factors. 🟢 LSM6DSR