1. A motion capture element comprising: a memory; a sensor configured to capture any combination of values associated with an orientation, position, velocity, acceleration, proximity, pressure or strain of said at least one motion capture element; an optional radio; a microcontroller coupled with said memory, said sensor and said radio wherein said microcontroller is configured to collect data that comprises sensor values from said sensor based on a sensor personality selected from a plurality of sensor personalities, wherein the sensor personality is configured to control sensor settings to collect the data in an optimal manner with respect to a specific type of movement associated with a specific piece of equipment or type of clothing; store said data in said memory; transmit said data via said radio or transmit said data over a direct connection to an attached mobile device.