Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Sensors |
| Origin | - |
| Model Number | QMI8658A/C |
| Axes | 6-Axis (3-Axis Gyroscope + 3-Axis Accelerometer) |
| Interface | I2C / SPI Compatible |
| Operating Voltage | 1.71V to 3.6V |
| Compatibility | Pin-compatible with BMI160 and MPU6050 layouts |
| Gyro Range | ±125, ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 dps |
| Accelerometer Range | ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g |
| Package Type | LGA-14 Module with Breakout Board |
| Application | Drones, Wearables, VR/AR, Robotics |
| Dimensions | 15mm x 12mm x 3mm (including breakout) |
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent stability for balancing robots
Used this for a self-balancing robot project. The fusion algorithm results are smooth, and the latency is minimal. It handles rapid movements much better than the cheap clones of the MPU6050 I tried previously.
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and compact
Small form factor makes it easy to integrate into tight spaces. The breakout board pins are clearly labeled. I appreciate that it supports both I2C and SPI, giving flexibility in design choices.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good for motion tracking prototypes
Working on a VR controller prototype. The gyro drift is acceptable for short sessions. It's a solid alternative when supply chains for other major brands are tight. Shipping was fast too.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great performance, documentation could be better
The sensor itself is excellent. Low power consumption and high accuracy. However, finding specific register maps took a bit of digging compared to the ubiquitous MPU6050. Once configured via SPI, it runs perfectly on my STM32 project.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to use for beginners
I was worried about compatibility issues since I'm new to sensors, but the library examples provided online made it simple to get readings in Arduino. Very happy with this purchase.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect drop-in replacement for my flight controller
I needed a sensor compatible with the BMI160 footprint for a custom drone build. This QMI8658A/C module worked flawlessly right out of the box. The data output is stable and the noise levels are very low compared to older sensors I've used.
Q: What is the maximum I2C clock speed supported?
A: The QMI8658A/C supports standard I2C speeds up to 400kHz (Fast Mode) and can handle up to 3.4MHz (High-Speed Mode) depending on your bus configuration and pull-up resistors.
Q: Can this operate at 3.3V logic levels?
A: Absolutely. The module operates within a voltage range of 1.71V to 3.6V, making it fully compatible with 3.3V microcontrollers like ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi.
Q: Is this module directly compatible with code written for the MPU6050?
A: While the physical pinout is similar, the register map differs between the QMI8658A/C and MPU6050. You will need to adjust your initialization code and register addresses, though many open-source libraries now support this chip.
Q: Does this come with header pins soldered?
A: Yes, the breakout board comes with 2x7 male header pins pre-soldered, ready to plug into a breadboard or connect via jumper wires.
Q: Is there an onboard temperature sensor?
A: Yes, the QMI8658A/C includes an integrated temperature sensor that can be read via the I2C or SPI interface to help compensate for thermal drift in precision applications.
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