{"product_id":"gy-521-mpu-6050-3-axis-gyroscope-accelerometer-module-arduino-1","title":"GY-521 MPU-6050 3-Axis Gyroscope \u0026 Accelerometer Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGY-521 MPU-6050 6-DOF Gyroscope \u0026amp; Accelerometer Module for Arduino\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your Arduino projects to the next level with the \u003cstrong\u003eGY-521 MPU-6050 module\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact, powerful 6-axis motion-tracking sensor that combines a \u003cstrong\u003e3-axis gyroscope\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e3-axis accelerometer\u003c\/strong\u003e on a single chip. Whether you're building a drone, robot, game controller, or motion-sensing device, the MPU-6050 delivers precise, real-time orientation and motion data via the I²C interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-DOF Motion Sensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer for full spatial awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMPU-6050 Chipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industry-standard InvenSense sensor IC for reliable, accurate readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI²C Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy integration with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Operating Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with 3.3V and 5V logic levels via onboard voltage regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard 16-bit ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-resolution analog-to-digital conversion for accurate motion data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Motion Processor (DMP):\u003c\/strong\u003e Offloads complex motion calculations from your main MCU\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact SMD Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small form factor, ideal for space-constrained builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterrupt Output Pin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports programmable interrupts for efficient microcontroller interfacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for battery-powered and portable electronics projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Axes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer (6 DOF total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterface:\u003c\/strong\u003e I²C (up to 400kHz Fast Mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3V – 5V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADC Resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGyroscope Full-Scale Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±250 \/ ±500 \/ ±1000 \/ ±2000 °\/s (programmable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerometer Full-Scale Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±2g \/ ±4g \/ ±8g \/ ±16g (programmable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × GY-521 MPU-6050 Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArduino Uno, Nano, Mega, Leonardo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi (all models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eESP8266 \/ ESP32\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSTM32 and other I²C-capable microcontrollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more tools and electronics for your projects? Check out our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electromagnetic-induction-tester-coil-motherboard-fault-detector\"\u003eElectromagnetic Induction Tester – Coil \u0026amp; Circuit Fault Detector\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-compressor-pressure-gauge-0-10-0-12-0-25-bar-hydraulic-diy\"\u003eAir Compressor Pressure Gauge – DIY Tool\u003c\/a\u003e for more DIY electronics essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/eye-face-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOSHA on eye and face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the GY-521 MPU-6050 module compatible with Arduino?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes! The GY-521 MPU-6050 module is fully compatible with Arduino boards (Uno, Nano, Mega, and more) via the I²C interface. Simply connect VCC, GND, SDA, and SCL pins and use the widely available MPU6050 Arduino library to start reading gyroscope and accelerometer data in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does this module work with both 3.3V and 5V systems?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Absolutely. The GY-521 module features an onboard voltage regulator, making it compatible with both 3.3V (e.g., Raspberry Pi, ESP8266) and 5V (e.g., Arduino Uno) systems without any additional components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What projects can I build with the MPU-6050 gyroscope and accelerometer module?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The MPU-6050 is ideal for a wide range of DIY electronics and robotics projects, including drones, self-balancing robots, motion-controlled game controllers, gesture recognition systems, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) applications, and tilt\/angle sensing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How many axes does the GY-521 MPU-6050 module support?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The GY-521 MPU-6050 module supports 6 degrees of freedom (6-DOF): 3 axes of gyroscope measurement and 3 axes of accelerometer measurement, providing full spatial motion tracking capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the GY-521 MPU-6050 module compatible with Arduino?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes! 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