ADXL206 Dual-Axis Accelerometer

This Christmas, my dad got me a adxl206 sample (free) from analog devices.  Surprisingly, this chip is in a dip package while most other accelerometers aren't.  Just today, I decided to wire it up with the Arduino.  I was amazed that an easy, simple to use, 2 axis accelerometer was free.  That is why I decided to make this instructable.      P.S.  I'm 11 years old!

Note:  This instructable and code can be used for any dual-axis analog accelerometer.  

All you need are the following:

Mini Adhesive Breadboard
~ 10 Jumper Wires
Analog Devices ADXL206HDZ  (DIP package, 8 pin)   
Arduino Uno (or newer)

Note:
Analog Devices Samples change frequently, so this might not be on the list for free anymore.

The first thing to look at when you have a new part is the datasheet.  If you look at the pinout, you will see COM (basically ground), v1 (+5V), XOUT, and YOUT.  Connect the following:
Pin 1 (COM) to GND
Pin 3 (COM) to GND
Pin 4 (YOUT) to A1
Pin 5 (XOUT) to A0
Pin 6 (Vs) to 5V
Pin 7 (Vs2) to 5V

Note : Do not connect pin 2 to anything or else this will not work.

Just copy and paste and upload to your Arduino.

/* AccelerometerRead Sketch

Uses the ADXL206 or other dual axis accelerometer and prints the value
to the serial monitor.
*/

int sensorValuex;     // make variables for the values
int sensorValuey;

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);  // begin serial communication
}

void loop() {
  sensorValuex=analogRead(0);     // assigns the variable to the analog pin
  sensorValuey=analogRead(1);
  Serial.print("x, ");
  Serial.print(sensorValuex, DEC);     // prints x and y values to the serial
  Serial.print(", y,");                // monitor
  Serial.println(sensorValuey, DEC);
  delay(150);         // don't let the readings go too fast!
}

 Open the Serial Monitor and move the accelerometer around.  Have some fun, attach to a robot or even use with an RGB led to make different colors!