I'm looking for a simple magnetometer and accelerometer

[SupernerdSven]

Hey, I have only a little experience with electronics, and I'm looking for a simple sensor for a magnetometer sensitive enough to detect about a gauss and accelerometer for detecting when something is picked up. As long as I can get a good explanation (data sheets can sometimes be cryptic) I'd most definitely be willing to learn. Since this is for hobby work and I'm still fairly new to this, price is a major factor. I have an Arduino UNO, if that can help make some of the more complicated multi-function ICs friendlier to use.

Thank you very much for any help you can offer!

 

[meBigGuy]

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10494
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9045

They use the I2C interface, which your arduino supports. You should be able to find some applications programming examples with google.
There are also pc boards with the chips on board available through the same site. (just type "accelerometer" or "magnetometer" into their search box)

 

[SupernerdSven]

Thank you very much!