MPU-6050 3-Axis Accelerometer and Gyroscope Sensor

The MPU6050 devices combine a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer on the same silicon together with an onboard Digital Motion Processor (DMP) capable of processing complex 9-axis MotionFusion algorithms.

Technical Details

Model: Accelerometer & Gyroscope Sensor
Voltage: 3 to 5 VDC
Driver IC: MPU-6050
Communication: I²C
Gyroscope Range: ±250, 500, 1000, 2000°/s
Acceleration: ±2, ±4, ±8, ±16g
Length: 20mm
Width: 16mm
Weight (gm) : 2.6

Features

16-bit AD converter, 16-bit data output
I²C output: 6/9-axis MotionFusion (rotation matrix, quaternion, Euler, or raw data)
Select solder jumpers for CLK, FSYNC, AD0
Digital Motion Processing™ (DMP™) for MotionFusion, timing, and gesture detection
Embedded algorithms for bias and compass calibration (no user input)
Digital-output temperature sensor

Application:

Motion Tracking for Wearable Devices: Detects user movement and orientation for fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable technologies.

Gesture Recognition in User Interfaces: Used to recognize user gestures, enabling touchless control in various devices and applications.

Robotics for Position and Orientation Control: Provides accurate motion data to help robots navigate and control their position and orientation in space.

Drone Stabilization and Flight Control Systems: Stabilizes drones by measuring orientation and accelerations to ensure smooth flight and correct movements.

Balance and Navigation Systems for Self-Balancing Robots: Helps maintain balance and control in self-balancing robots, such as Segways or balance scooters.

Game Controllers for Motion-Sensitive Gaming: Tracks motion and orientation for interactive gaming controllers, providing a more immersive experience.

Health Monitoring for Detecting Activity Levels: Monitors physical activity and movement patterns, helping detect and track exercise, sleep, and other health parameters.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Motion Tracking: Tracks head or body movement for a more realistic and immersive experience in VR and AR environments.

Vehicle Collision Detection and Crash Monitoring: Detects rapid changes in motion or impact, helping in collision detection and crash data logging for vehicle safety systems.

Camera Stabilization for Smooth Footage Capture: Stabilizes cameras in gimbals or drones to ensure smooth and shake-free footage, especially during dynamic movements.