Attributes

Brand	-
Category	Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Sensors
Origin	-
Sensor Type	6-Axis Accelerometer and Gyroscope
Model Number	MPU-6500
Communication Interface	SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
Operating Voltage	2.375V to 3.46V
Accelerometer Range	±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g
Gyroscope Range	±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 deg/sec
I2C Address	0x68 (default)
Package Type	QFN-24 Module with Breakout Pins
Temperature Range	-40°C to +85°C
Application	Drones, Robotics, Motion Tracking, VR

6 reviews

Anonymous

Mar 30, 2026

Rating: 3/5

Works but documentation could be better

The hardware is fine, but I had to dig deep into forums to get the SPI timing right for my specific microcontroller. Once configured, it works as expected.

Anonymous

Mar 30, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Good sensor, tricky soldering

The sensor itself is high quality and provides accurate motion data. However, the pins were a bit close together for hand soldering. Once connected, it performed well.

Anonymous

Mar 22, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for my drone project

This MPU6500 module works flawlessly with my Arduino setup. The SPI interface is fast and the data readings are very stable. Great value for the price.

Anonymous

Mar 17, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Fast shipping and great product

Arrived quickly and was well packaged. Tested immediately on a Raspberry Pi using Python scripts. The angle calculations are precise.

Anonymous

Mar 08, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Reliable for flight controllers

I have used several of these in custom flight controller builds. They handle vibration well and the data output is consistent. A staple component for DIY drones.

Anonymous

Mar 05, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Excellent stability

Used this for a balance robot. The noise levels are low compared to older models, and the library support for STM32 is excellent. Highly recommended.

5 FAQ

Q: Do you provide sample code for ESP32?

A: Yes, we provide a link to a GitHub repository with example libraries and code snippets for ESP32, Arduino, and STM32 in the product manual download section.

Q: Does this module come with header pins soldered?

A: No, the module typically comes with unsoldered header pins to allow for flexible mounting options. You will need to solder them yourself.

Q: What is the maximum sampling rate for the gyroscope?

A: The gyroscope supports a sampling rate of up to 32kHz internally, though typical usage via SPI often ranges between 1kHz and 8kHz depending on your filter settings.

Q: Is this compatible with 5V logic microcontrollers like standard Arduino Uno?

A: The MPU6500 operates at 3.3V. While some breakout boards have voltage regulators, you should use a logic level shifter when connecting to 5V microcontrollers to prevent damage.

Q: Can I use both I2C and SPI interfaces simultaneously?

A: No, you must select one interface mode. The AD0 pin is used to configure the I2C address, while the CS pin controls SPI mode activation. They cannot be active at the same time.

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