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Inclinometer (Windows.Devices.Sensors)

The Inclinometer class provides access to raw device tilt data (pitch, roll, and yaw). It's available for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications.

Key Properties

• CurrentReading – The latest InclinometerReading.
• ReadingTransform – Applies coordinate system transformations.
• ReportInterval – Desired interval in milliseconds.

Key Methods

• GetDefault() – Retrieves the default inclinometer.
• ReadingChanged event – Fires when a new reading is available.

Sample Code (C#)

using Windows.Devices.Sensors;

public sealed partial class MainPage : Page
{
    private Inclinometer _inclinometer;

    public MainPage()
    {
        this.InitializeComponent();
        _inclinometer = Inclinometer.GetDefault();
        if (_inclinometer != null)
        {
            uint minReportInterval = _inclinometer.MinimumReportInterval;
            _inclinometer.ReportInterval = minReportInterval > 16 ? minReportInterval : 16;
            _inclinometer.ReadingChanged += Inclinometer_ReadingChanged;
        }
    }

    private async void Inclinometer_ReadingChanged(Inclinometer sender, InclinometerReadingChangedEventArgs args)
    {
        await Dispatcher.RunAsync(Windows.UI.Core.CoreDispatcherPriority.Normal, () =>
        {
            var reading = args.Reading;
            PitchTextBlock.Text = reading.PitchDegrees.ToString("F2");
            RollTextBlock.Text = reading.RollDegrees.ToString("F2");
            YawTextBlock.Text = reading.YawDegrees.ToString("F2");
        });
    }
}
        

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