MPU-6050 GY-521 3-Axis Accelerometer & Gyroscope Module — I2C
MPU-6050 GY-521 3-Axis Accelerometer & Gyroscope Module I2C
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MPU-6050 GY-521 3-Axis Accelerometer & Gyroscope Module — I2C
The MPU-6050 GY-521 is the most popular 6-DOF IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) module for Arduino. Combines a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope in a single I2C module with an integrated Digital Motion Processor (DMP) for onboard sensor fusion. Used in drones, robots, gesture controllers, and balance bots worldwide.
Key Specifications
- IC: InvenSense MPU-6050 | DOF: 6 (3-axis accel + 3-axis gyro)
- Accelerometer range: ±2g / ±4g / ±8g / ±16g
- Gyroscope range: ±250 / ±500 / ±1000 / ±2000°/s
- ADC: 16-bit | Interface: I2C (0x68 / 0x69)
- DMP: Yes (onboard sensor fusion)
- Supply voltage: 3.3–5V | Current: 3.9mA
- Compliance: RoHS compliant
Why Choose This?
- ✅ 6-DOF in one chip — accelerometer + gyroscope, no separate sensors needed
- ✅ Digital Motion Processor — onboard sensor fusion for quaternion output
- ✅ 16-bit ADC — high-resolution motion data
- ✅ MPU6050 Arduino library — extensive community support and tutorials
Typical Applications
- Drone and UAV flight controller IMU
- Self-balancing robot and segway
- Gesture recognition and motion control
- Vibration monitoring and tilt sensing

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