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Detailed Description:

Unlock advanced motion sensing capabilities for your projects with the MPU6050 Module 3-Axis Accelerometer Gyroscope Module. This compact and highly integrated Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), powered by the InvenSense MPU6050 chip, combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer on a single silicon die. It's an indispensable component for applications requiring precise motion tracking, orientation detection, and gesture recognition, such as drones, self-balancing robots, wearables, virtual reality, and human-machine interfaces.

The MPU6050 provides simultaneous measurements of linear acceleration along the X, Y, and Z axes and angular velocity (rotation) around these three axes. Its user-programmable full-scale ranges allow for high flexibility: the accelerometer can be set to ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, or ±16g, while the gyroscope offers ranges of ±250, ±500, ±1000, or ±2000 degrees per second (dps). This wide range ensures suitability for both subtle movements and rapid, dynamic motions.

A standout feature of the MPU6050 is its integrated Digital Motion Processor (DMP™). This powerful on-chip engine can offload complex MotionFusion™ algorithms, sensor timing synchronization, and gesture detection from the host microcontroller, significantly reducing the processing burden on your Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other embedded platform. Communication with the module is typically handled via the I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) serial interface, making integration straightforward with just a few wires. The module also includes an on-chip temperature sensor, which can be used for internal calibration and compensation. Operating efficiently at 3.3V to 5V DC, the MPU6050 module is a cost-effective, high-performance solution for adding robust 6-axis motion sensing to your innovative projects right here in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

The MPU6050 Module integrates a 3-axis MEMS gyroscope and a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer, offering a compact 6DOF motion tracking system. It communicates via the I2C interface, making it compatible with most microcontrollers, including Arduino, STM32, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32.

The onboard Digital Motion Processor (DMP) handles complex motion calculations, reducing the load on the main controller. This makes it highly suitable for real-time motion detection in applications such as robotics, gesture recognition, VR, gaming controllers, drones, and navigation systems.

Key Features:

• 6DOF: 3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer

• Wide range: ±2g to ±16g (accel), ±250°/s to ±2000°/s (gyro)

• I2C interface (address: 0x68 or 0x69)

• Built-in DMP for onboard processing

• 16-bit ADC for precise readings

• User-programmable full-scale range

• Low power consumption (~3.9mA)

• 3.3V regulator onboard (accepts 3.3V–5V input)

• Onboard pull-up resistors and mounting holes

• Compact and easy to integrate

Technical Specifications:

How to Use:

1. Connect VCC to 5V (or 3.3V), GND to GND.

2. Connect SCL and SDA to corresponding I2C pins on your microcontroller.

3. Use the Wire.h and MPU6050 / I2Cdev libraries in Arduino IDE.

4. Read raw data or process orientation using DMP.

#include
#include
MPU6050 mpu;

void setup() {
  Wire.begin();
  Serial.begin(9600);
  mpu.initialize();
  if (mpu.testConnection()) {
    Serial.println("MPU6050 connected!");
  }
}

void loop() {
  int16_t ax, ay, az, gx, gy, gz;
  mpu.getMotion6(&ax, &ay, &az, &gx, &gy, &gz);
  Serial.print("Accel: "); Serial.print(ax); Serial.print(" ");
  Serial.print(ay); Serial.print(" "); Serial.println(az);
  delay(500);
}

Applications:

• Self-balancing robots and drones

• Gesture and motion tracking

• VR/AR controllers

• Head and body orientation tracking

• Tilt sensing and vibration detection

• Wearable motion sensing

• Vehicle dynamics and navigation

• Flight control systems

Package Includes:

• 1 x MPU6050 Triple Axis Gyro + Accelerometer Module