Test out ICM20948 IMU for accurate bot orientation detection

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Task Description:

An IMU (Intertial Measurement Unit) is used to detect a bot's orientation in space. For the axis of rotation we need for our use case, we need an IMU with a magnetometer (detects rotation relative to Earth's magnetic field, aka a compass). The IMU we are looking at is an ICM20948. Due to cost, we will not be ordering a full set of the IMUs for each bot, however there will be a spot left available on the PCB to add them later. We can add individual modules over time.

Implementation Steps:

This will require the member to purchase their own ICM20948 module for testing, we don't have any. This module would of course be yours to keep

• Here is a link you can use to purchase a module: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805312948944.html
• Find a library to interact with the module and pull orientation data
• Show me your progress and we can discuss next steps

Expected Timeline:

This should take around a week to two.

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