# Movement-Measuring Car Devices This DIY Arduino G Meter Measures the Force Felt During Motion By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-meter References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/diy-arduino-g-meter-12-10-2016/) & [blog.arduino.cc](https://blog.arduino.cc/2016/10/11/this-arduino-g-meter-shows-how-fast-your-car-really-is/) Those who want to know just how many Gs they are experiencing when driving in their car will find this DIY [Arduino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaggiuino-espresso-machine) G Meter to be the perfect accessory for their vehicle. The unit features an LCD interface that displays the information with regard to the G force that is experienced. It can provide readings with regard to a number of different maneuvers including coming to a stop, accelerating from a full-stop and even cornering. The DIY Arduino G Meter is powered by a vehicle's USB port and helps to provide [additional information for curious drivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app) looking to find out just how powerful their vehicle is. The device offers great information for those that want to better understand how they are experiencing G force when inside the cabin of their vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Car Gadgets:** Opportunity to create innovative DIY gadgets for cars that measure and display various data, such as G force. - **G Force Tracking:** Opportunity to develop tracking devices that accurately measure G force experienced during car maneuvers. - **Vehicle Performance Monitoring:** Opportunity to develop devices that provide real-time data on a vehicle's performance, including G force measurements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry to create new gadgets and technologies for monitoring and enhancing vehicle performance. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity in the consumer electronics industry to develop innovative gadgets and devices for personal vehicle data tracking and monitoring. - **DIY and Maker Market:** Opportunity within the DIY and maker market to create DIY kits and accessories for car enthusiasts to measure and monitor G force and other vehicle performance metrics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [GPS Speedometer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-speed-test.md) - [Game Style Navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-for-speed-mini-map.md) - [AR Display Measuring Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-measuring-instrument.md) - [Shifting Knob Infotainment Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-car-dashboard-concept.md) - [Immersive Driving Simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driving-simulations.md) - [Home Gym Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-gym1.md) - [Distance Measuring Equipment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distance-measuring-equipment.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Open-Concept Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaggiuino-espresso-machine.md)