How to use Accelerometer sensor????? URGENT...

[Jigar 4 Electronics]

Hello Everyone,

I am trying to make a Wireless Robot by using 3-Axis Accelerometer Sensor.
But I am new to this sensor... So can any one give me some brief explanation of this sensor...
How many types are there of such sensor?
Which Sensor should I use for my project?
Is it a programmable Sensor or one have to interface it with Controller ????
How can we receive data from its output port ???

Thanks in Advance...

 

[Raza]

**broken link removed**
A beginner's guide to accelerometers
Accelerometers: Principles of operation and applications
Hope it helps.