GY-521 MPU6050 Gyroscope + Accelerometer Module

Minimum Technical Features

• Built-in 16-bit ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) for each channel with 16-bit digital output.
• I²C digital output providing 6-axis or 9-axis motion fusion data (rotation matrix, quaternion, Euler angles, or raw data).
• Selectable solder jumpers on CLK, FSYNC, and AD0 for flexible configuration.
• Integrated Digital Motion Processing™ (DMP™) engine to offload complex motion fusion and gesture detection from the host processor.
• Embedded algorithms for real-time bias and compass calibration — no user intervention required.
• Built-in digital temperature sensor for real-time thermal monitoring.

Description

• The GY-521 is a breakout board featuring the MPU-6050 — a 6-axis MEMS motion tracking device combining a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope on a single chip.
• It uses the I²C interface for easy communication with microcontrollers like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32.
  The built-in DMP engine performs complex calculations, such as motion fusion and orientation estimation, directly on the sensor, freeing up processing resources.
• Operating within 3V–5V, it supports both logic levels, making it suitable for a variety of projects and embedded systems.
  The module provides selectable measurement ranges for both accelerometer (±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g) and gyroscope (±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 °/s).
• Its compact size, low power consumption, and rich feature set make it ideal for robotics, drones, gaming controllers, wearable technology, and motion tracking systems.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Robotics and automation
• Inertial navigation systems
• Gesture recognition and motion tracking
• Wearable technology
• Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
• Drone stabilization and flight control
• Automotive stability systems
• Smartphone motion detection
• Data logging and analysis