Windows Defender Offline scan can detect rootkits that hide miniimu.exe from the normal operating system. Go to Settings → Update & Security → Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Scan options → Microsoft Defender Offline scan.
miniimu.exe --port <COMx|/dev/ttyUSB0> --baud <rate> [options]
| Option | Description |
|----------------------|-------------|
| --port | Serial port identifier. |
| --baud | Baud rate (default: 115200). |
| --rate | Output data rate in Hz (e.g., --rate 100). |
| --calib | Load calibration matrix from JSON file. |
| --format | Output format: human, csv, or binary. |
| --self-test | Run sensor self-test before streaming. |
| --log-file | Save data to specified CSV file. |
| --duration | Stop after N seconds (default: continuous). | miniimu.exe
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miniimu.exe is a lightweight command-line utility designed for real-time data acquisition, calibration, and streaming from miniature Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs). It targets embedded sensor platforms (e.g., BMI160, MPU6050, ICM-20948) connected via USB virtual COM port or I²C bridge. miniimu
The tool is intended for developers, researchers, and hobbyists who need low-latency access to accelerometer, gyroscope, and (optionally) magnetometer data without a full GUI or middleware stack.
If you have determined that miniimu.exe is malicious, or if it is simply leftover software you no longer need, follow these steps.