MPU6050 GY-521 3-Axis Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module

The MPU6050 GY-521 Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module combines a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope for 6-axis motion sensing. With an I2C digital interface, it can provide acceleration and angular-rate data for robotics, balancing systems, motion detection, orientation sensing and embedded electronics projects.

Description

The MPU6050 GY-521 is a compact motion-sensing module combining a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope in a single device. Together, the sensors provide six axes of motion data, making the module useful for applications that need to detect movement, acceleration, tilt and rotation.

The MPU6050 communicates digitally through I2C, allowing a microcontroller to obtain accelerometer and gyroscope measurements using only a small number of communication connections. The device also incorporates a Digital Motion Processor (DMP) designed to support motion-processing functions.

The accelerometer provides programmable full-scale ranges of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g and ±16g, while the gyroscope provides programmable ranges of ±250, ±500, ±1000 and ±2000 degrees per second.

The module is widely used for robotics, self-balancing projects, motion tracking, stabilization, orientation-related applications and educational embedded-system development.

Key Features

• MPU6050 motion-sensing IC
• GY-521 breakout module format
• 6-axis motion sensing
• 3-axis accelerometer
• 3-axis gyroscope
• Digital I2C communication
• Programmable accelerometer measurement ranges
• Programmable gyroscope measurement ranges
• Integrated Digital Motion Processor (DMP)
• Built-in temperature sensor
• Suitable for motion and tilt detection
• Compact breakout-board format
• Suitable for microcontroller-based projects

Technical Specifications

Important: The last voltage is for the MPU6050 IC itself. GY-521 breakout boards commonly incorporate additional power circuitry, but the exact module input-voltage range should be confirmed from the actual Chip.pk board before publishing a broader supply range.

Pin Connections & Pinout

A typical GY-521 MPU6050 breakout provides these connections:

The exact silkscreen and pin arrangement should be checked against the actual Chip.pk stock before publication.

Compatibility

The MPU6050 can be interfaced with many microcontroller platforms that provide compatible I2C communication and appropriate logic/power conditions, including commonly used:

• Arduino boards
• ESP32 boards
• STM32 development boards
• Raspberry Pi
• Other I2C-capable microcontrollers

Compatibility depends on the board's electrical levels, software library and project configuration.

Programming & Development

The sensor can be read through its I2C registers or through compatible software libraries.

Common development environments include:

• Arduino IDE
• PlatformIO
• ESP-IDF
• STM32 development environments
• Raspberry Pi development environments

Software can obtain acceleration and angular-rate measurements for further processing in motion, balancing and orientation applications.

Applications

• Robotics projects
• Self-balancing robots
• Motion detection
• Tilt sensing
• Rotation measurement
• Orientation projects
• Stabilization systems
• Robot motion control
• Gesture-based projects
• Remote controllers
• Educational electronics
• Embedded motion sensing
• IoT motion-monitoring projects
• Prototype IMU systems

Package Includes

1 × MPU6050 GY-521 Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module

Buy in Pakistan

Buy the MPU6050 GY-521 3-Axis Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module from Chip.pk for robotics, motion sensing, embedded systems and electronics projects in Pakistan.

FAQs

1. What is the MPU6050 GY-521 sensor module?
The MPU6050 GY-521 is a motion-sensing module that combines a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope, providing 6-axis motion data for embedded and robotics projects.

2. Does the MPU6050 contain both an accelerometer and gyroscope?
Yes. It integrates a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope in a single sensor IC.

3. What is the accelerometer range of the MPU6050?
The accelerometer supports programmable full-scale ranges of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g and ±16g.

4. What is the gyroscope range of the MPU6050?
The gyroscope supports programmable ranges of ±250, ±500, ±1000 and ±2000°/s.

5. Which communication interface does the GY-521 MPU6050 use?
The MPU6050 primarily communicates with a microcontroller through the I2C digital interface.

6. What is the I2C address of the MPU6050?
The address is normally 0x68 when AD0 is low and can be changed to 0x69 when AD0 is high.

7. What are the pins on this MPU6050 GY-521 module?
The actual module shown has VCC, GND, SCL, SDA, XDA, XCL, AD0 and INT connections.

8. Can the MPU6050 GY-521 be used with Arduino?
Yes. It is commonly interfaced with Arduino-compatible boards through I2C using suitable MPU6050 libraries and the correct electrical connections.

9. Can I use the MPU6050 with ESP32 and STM32?
Yes. The MPU6050 can be used with ESP32, STM32 and other microcontrollers that provide a compatible I2C interface and appropriate electrical levels.

10. Does the MPU6050 have a built-in temperature sensor?
Yes. The MPU6050 includes an internal temperature sensor. Its primary purpose is associated with the sensor device rather than serving as a general-purpose environmental temperature sensor.

11. What projects can I make with the MPU6050?
It can be used for robotics, self-balancing systems, tilt and motion detection, stabilization, orientation-related projects, gesture sensing and embedded motion monitoring.

12. Where can I buy an MPU6050 GY-521 sensor in Pakistan?
You can buy the MPU6050 GY-521 Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module from Chip.pk for robotics, motion sensing and embedded electronics projects in Pakistan.