MPU-6050 GY-521 6-Axis IMU Module

Add precise motion sensing to your next project with the MPU-6050 GY-521 module, a compact breakout board combining a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer on a single chip. Communicating over the I2C interface, it delivers 16-bit digital output for both rotational and linear acceleration data, making it a go-to choice for projects that need accurate orientation, tilt, or motion tracking without the complexity of separate sensors.

Onboard, the MPU-6050 includes a Digital Motion Processor that offloads motion-fusion calculations from your microcontroller, reducing processing overhead and improving response time. The gyroscope offers four selectable full-scale ranges up to ±2000°/s, while the accelerometer supports ranges up to ±16g, giving you flexibility to tune sensitivity for anything from slow drift detection to fast impact sensing. A built-in temperature sensor is also included for additional environmental data.

This module is ideal for hobbyists and makers building self-balancing robots, drones, gesture-controlled devices, wearable trackers, and general motion-sensing projects with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi. The onboard voltage regulator allows it to run safely on 5V logic while operating internally at 3.3V, and its breadboard-friendly pin spacing makes prototyping fast and simple. Auxiliary I2C pins also allow expansion with external sensors such as magnetometers for full 9-axis fusion.

Specification:

• Chip : MPU-6050
• Axes : 6 (3-axis Gyroscope + 3-axis Accelerometer)
• Communication : I2C (400kHz)
• Operating Voltage : 3-5V
• Gyroscope Range : ±250 / 500 / 1000 / 2000 °/s
• Accelerometer Range : ±2 / 4 / 8 / 16g
• ADC Resolution : 16-bit
• I2C Address : 0x68 (0x69 selectable via AD0)