The GY-521 MPU-6050 Breakout Board is the gold standard for motion tracking in the maker community. At Electrapac, we recommend this module for projects that require precise movement detection, balancing, or orientation sensing.

Product Overview

The GY-521 is based on the MPU-6050 chip, which combines a 3-axis Gyroscope and a 3-axis Accelerometer into a single silicon die. It also features an onboard Digital Motion Processor (DMP), which handles complex 6-axis MotionFusion algorithms to provide stable and accurate data, even in vibrating environments.

Key Features for Electrapac Customers

• Six Degrees of Freedom (6DOF): Measures both linear acceleration and rotational velocity simultaneously, allowing your project to know exactly how it is moving in 3D space.

• Integrated Temperature Sensor: Includes an internal sensor to monitor ambient temperature or compensate for sensor drift caused by heat.

• Built-in Low-Dropout (LDO) Regulator: Safely powers the module from either 3.3V or 5V, making it compatible with Arduino Uno, Mega, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi.

• Digital Motion Processing (DMP): Offloads the heavy math of calculating "Euler angles" or "Quaternions" from your main microcontroller, ensuring your code runs faster.

• I2C Interface: Uses only two data wires (SDA/SCL), making it easy to daisy-chain with other sensors like OLED displays or barometers.

Wiring & Connection Guide

To get started with your sensor from www.electrapac.com, follow this standard I2C pin mapping:

1. VCC: Connect to 3.3V or 5V.

2. GND: Connect to Ground.

3. SCL: Connect to Arduino A5 (or SCL pin).

4. SDA: Connect to Arduino A4 (or SDA pin).

5. AD0: Address select pin. Leave unconnected for the default address (0x68).

Primary Applications

• Self-Balancing Robots: The essential sensor for 2-wheeled robots that need to stay upright.

• Drones & Quadcopters: Provides the flight controller with stabilization data to maintain a level hover.

• Gesture Control: Build wearable gloves that control computers or robotic arms through hand tilts.

• Car Alarm Systems: Detect if a vehicle is being tilted or moved unexpectedly.

• Game Controllers: Create your own tilt-based steering wheel for racing games.

Why Shop at Electrapac?

We source the GY-521 with gold-plated pins and high-quality capacitors to ensure minimal signal noise and maximum reliability in high-vibration applications. Visit www.electrapac.com to find this sensor, breadboards, and jumper wires.