hmm. coincidentally I just came across this project:
http://www.dimensionengineering.com/appnotes/Gmeter/Gmeter.htm
it uses an accelerometer as it's voltage source, and an LED display as its output, but it's a similar concept. might give you some ideas.
(I just got back from my vacation, so I'm reading last weeks www.hackaday.com posts)
yes this si close thank you.
was talking to an old friend of mine who is an EE, so he had some good input this past weekend.