MPU 6050 GY-521 Gyroscope Module 3-Axis Accelerometer for Arduino RC

Product description

The GY-521 module featuring the advanced MPU-6050 chip is a precise sensor combining a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope. The device responds to motion and acceleration along the X, Y, and Z axes. The module is fully compatible with popular microcontroller platforms: Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi. The kit includes convenient solderable pins for quick prototyping.

Key technical specifications

• Supply voltage: 3.3 - 5 V
• Current consumption: 350 µA (only 5 µA in sleep mode)
• Communication: I2C bus
• Accelerometer sensitivity: +/-2g, +/-4g, +/-8g, +/-16g
• Gyroscope range: 250°/s, 500°/s, 1000°/s, 2000°/s
• 3-axis measurement: X, Y, Z
• Operating temperature range: -40 to 80 °C
• Pinout: 16 pins
• Dimensions: 2.1 cm length, 1.1 cm width, 0.3 cm height

Example applications

• Flight stabilization in drones, helicopters, and RC models
• Motion and gesture tracking in modern controllers
• Building balancing robots and autonomous vehicles
• Vibration compensation in camera stabilizers and gimbals
• Wearable electronics projects and advanced pedometers

Benefits

• High measurement accuracy thanks to the integrated MPU-6050 chip
• Very low current consumption, essential for battery-powered projects
• Wide accepted supply voltage range for easy integration with various systems
• Simple and reliable communication via the popular I2C interface
• Ready-made pinout for rapid prototyping on breadboards