{"product_id":"mpu-6050-gy-521-6-axis-gyroscope-accelerometer-module","title":"MPU-6050 GY-521 6-Axis Gyroscope \u0026 Accelerometer Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMPU-6050 GY-521 – 3-Axis Gyroscope + 3-Axis Accelerometer Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMPU-6050 GY-521\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, high-precision 6-axis motion tracking module combining a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer on a single chip. Whether you're building a drone flight controller, robotics project, gesture-recognition system, or alarm device, this module delivers accurate, real-time motion data via the standard I²C protocol — making it one of the most popular IMU modules for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChip:\u003c\/strong\u003e MPU-6050 with built-in 16-bit ADC for high-resolution 16-bit data output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5V with internal low-dropout (LDO) regulator — compatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard I²C (IIC) protocol for easy microcontroller integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGyroscope Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±250 \/ ±500 \/ ±1000 \/ ±2000 °\/s (selectable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerometer Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±2g \/ ±4g \/ ±8g \/ ±16g (selectable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°C to +80°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCB:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immersion Gold PCB with machine-soldered SMD components for reliable, long-lasting quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.54mm — compatible with standard breadboards and pin headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMD, Quantity: 1 module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPU-6050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3V – 5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²C (IIC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADC Resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyroscope Ranges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 °\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerometer Ranges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePin Pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.54mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCB Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmersion Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Mainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrone \/ quadcopter flight stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobotics motion tracking and balance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGesture recognition systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlarm and tilt detection devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArduino \/ Raspberry Pi DIY electronics projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWearable device prototyping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to expand your electronics toolkit? Check out these other great picks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/electromagnetic-induction-tester-coil-motherboard-fault-detector\"\u003eElectromagnetic Induction Tester – Coil \u0026amp; Circuit Fault Detector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-compressor-pressure-gauge-0-10-0-12-0-25-bar-hydraulic-diy\"\u003eAir Compressor Pressure Gauge 0-10\/0-12\/0-25 Bar | DIY Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/hand-power-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOSHA guidance on hand and power tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the MPU-6050 GY-521 module compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes! 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