Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Sensors |
| Origin | - |
| Chip Model | MPU-6050 |
| Axes | 3-Axis Gyroscope, 3-Axis Accelerometer |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6DOF |
| Communication Protocol | I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V - 5V DC |
| Gyro Range | ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 °/sec |
| Accelerometer Range | ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g |
| Board Dimensions | 22mm x 17mm x 3mm |
| Interface Pins | VCC, GND, SCL, SDA, INT, XDA, XCL, ADO |
| Application | Robotics, Drones, Motion Tracking, DIY Electronics |
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance
Does exactly what it says on the tin. The noise level is acceptable for hobbyist projects. Would have given 5 stars if it came with a header pin strip included.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable batch purchase
Ordered ten of these for our makerspace. All units arrived working perfectly. The soldering points are clear and easy to use for beginners.
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent stability data
Using this in a custom flight controller build. The gyro data is smooth and responsive. No issues with drift after the initial warm-up period.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good sensor, needs calibration
The hardware quality is solid. Just remember that you need to calibrate it properly in your code to get accurate angle readings. Once calibrated, it performs well.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for Arduino Projects
This module works flawlessly with my Arduino Uno. The I2C communication is stable, and the library support is excellent. Great value for the price.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great for learning robotics
Bought this for a university project on self-balancing robots. It was easy to interface and provided consistent data. Highly recommended for students.
Q: Can this measure absolute orientation like a compass?
A: No, the MPU6050 only contains an accelerometer and a gyroscope. It does not have a magnetometer. For absolute heading relative to magnetic north, you would need a 9DOF sensor like the MPU9250.
Q: Is this module compatible with Raspberry Pi?
A: Yes, the GY-521 uses the I2C protocol, which is fully supported by Raspberry Pi. You just need to connect the SDA and SCL pins to the corresponding GPIO pins on your Pi.
Q: What is the maximum current consumption?
A: In normal operation mode, the module typically consumes around 3.9mA. In sleep mode, consumption drops significantly to approximately 10µA.
Q: What library should I use for Arduino?
A: The most popular and reliable library is the 'MPU6050' by Electronic Cats or the 'Adafruit_MPU6050' library. Both are available directly in the Arduino Library Manager.
Q: Does this come with pre-soldered header pins?
A: No, this module typically arrives without header pins soldered to allow for flexible mounting options. You will need to solder them yourself if you plan to use it on a breadboard.
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