Anonymous
Apr 12, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good Sensor, Tricky Calibration
Works well once calibrated, but getting the calibration status to reach full accuracy took some patience. The hardware itself is solid and compact.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Electronic Components / Maker DIY / Computer Hardware, Monitors & Peripherals |
| Origin | - |
| Interface | I2C / UART |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V - 5V DC |
| Sensor Chip | Bosch BNO055 |
| Axis Configuration | 9-Axis (Accelerometer + Gyroscope + Magnetometer) |
| Data Output | Quaternion, Euler, Linear Acceleration, Gravity |
| Fusion Engine | Built-in ARM Cortex M0+ |
| Default I2C Address | 0x28 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| PCB Dimensions | 20mm x 15mm x 3mm |
| Compatibility | Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32 |
Anonymous
Apr 12, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good Sensor, Tricky Calibration
Works well once calibrated, but getting the calibration status to reach full accuracy took some patience. The hardware itself is solid and compact.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Accurate Fusion Data
I was surprised by how stable the quaternion output is. Calibration was straightforward following the datasheet. Great value for a 9-axis sensor with onboard processing.
Anonymous
Feb 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for Robotics Projects
This module made orientation tracking incredibly easy. The built-in fusion algorithm saves a lot of processing power on my microcontroller. Highly recommended for balance bots.
Anonymous
Feb 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great Raspberry Pi Support
Used this with a Raspberry Pi 4 using Python libraries. Plug and play via I2C. The data rate is sufficient for my gesture control application.
Anonymous
Feb 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Stable Orientation Tracking
No significant drift issues over short periods. The magnetometer helps correct the yaw significantly compared to 6-axis IMUs I have used previously.
Q: Does the mounting orientation affect the output?
A: The sensor can be mounted in any orientation. You can configure the axis remapping registers in the chip to align the coordinate system with your specific mechanical setup.
Q: How do I calibrate the sensor?
A: Calibration involves moving the sensor in specific patterns, such as a figure-8 for the accelerometer and rotating around axes for the gyroscope and magnetometer. Please refer to the datasheet for detailed steps.
Q: What is the default baud rate for UART communication?
A: The default baud rate for UART communication is 115200 bps, but this can be configured via I2C commands if needed.
Q: Which library do you recommend for Arduino?
A: We recommend using the Adafruit BNO055 library as it is well-maintained and fully compatible with this DFRobot module.
Q: Is this module compatible with 5V logic microcontrollers?
A: Yes, the module supports an operating voltage range of 3.3V to 5V, making it safe for use with 5V logic systems like standard Arduino Uno.