GY-521 MPU-6050 Accelerometer Module

Long-Form Detailed Item Description:

Enhance your project’s motion sensing capabilities with the GY-521 MPU-6050 6 DOF 3-Axis Gyroscope and Accelerometer Module. This powerful and compact module integrates a MEMS 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer on the same silicon die, coupled with an onboard Digital Motion Processor™ (DMP™) to handle complex motion fusion algorithms. This ensures precise motion tracking for a wide range of applications, from robotics to drone navigation.

Key Features:

• High Precision Motion Sensing: The MPU-6050 combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer, providing accurate motion sensing with a programmable full-scale range of ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000 degrees per second for the gyroscope, and ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g for the accelerometer.
• Digital Motion Processor (DMP): Offloads complex MotionFusion algorithms, sensor timing synchronization, and gesture detection, ensuring efficient performance and freeing up the host microcontroller for other tasks.
• Versatile Communication: Uses an I²C interface with selectable addresses (0x68 or 0x69) for easy integration with multiple sensors on the same bus.
• Wide Compatibility: Compatible with various microcontrollers including Arduino, making it perfect for DIY projects, educational purposes, and professional applications.
• Auxiliary I²C Bus: Allows connection to external sensors such as magnetometers, enhancing its functionality for advanced motion sensing applications.

Specifications:

• Input Voltage: 3.3V - 5V
• Communication Interface: I²C
• Gyroscope Full-Scale Range: ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 degrees per second
• Accelerometer Full-Scale Range: ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g
• Digital Output: 6 or 9-axis MotionFusion data, rotation matrix, quaternion, Euler Angle, or raw data
• Temperature Sensor: Digital-output integrated temperature sensor
• Pinout:
  • VCC: 5V power supply
  • GND: Ground
  • SCL: I²C clock
  • SDA: I²C data
  • XDA/XCL: Auxiliary I²C bus for external sensors
  • ADO: I²C address select
  • INT: Interrupt output

Applications:

• Robotics: Use for precise movement tracking and balance control in robotic applications.
• Drones and UAVs: Essential for flight stabilization and navigation.
• Gaming and VR: Ideal for motion detection in gaming controllers and VR headsets.
• Wearable Tech: Integrate into fitness trackers and other wearable devices for activity monitoring.
• Industrial Automation: Employ on machinery for vibration monitoring and fault detection.

The GY-521 MPU-6050 is a versatile and essential component for any motion-sensing application, ensuring high performance and reliable data processing. Integrate it into your next project and experience enhanced motion-tracking capabilities.

Resources:

• Arduino Integration Guide​ (Random Nerd Tutorials)​
• Technical Documentation and Example Code​ (ProtoSupplies)​

Invest in the GY-521 MPU-6050 module to elevate the precision and functionality of your projects with cutting-edge motion processing technology.