What is the GY-521 MPU-6050 module?

The GY-521 is a breakout module based on the MPU-6050 sensor IC. It combines a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope to provide six degrees of freedom motion sensing.

What does 6DOF mean in the MPU-6050?

6DOF means six degrees of freedom. The MPU-6050 provides three-axis linear acceleration measurements and three-axis angular velocity measurements.

What are the accelerometer ranges of the MPU-6050?

The MPU-6050 supports selectable accelerometer ranges of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g.

What are the gyroscope ranges of the MPU-6050?

The MPU-6050 supports selectable gyroscope ranges of ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000 degrees per second.

How does the GY-521 communicate with a microcontroller?

The GY-521 primarily communicates through the I2C interface using the SDA and SCL lines.

What is the default I2C address of the MPU-6050?

The default I2C address is normally 0x68. The address can be changed to 0x69 by changing the state of the AD0 pin.

Can I use the GY-521 with Arduino?

Yes. The GY-521 is widely used with Arduino boards and can be connected using the controller's I2C interface.

Can the GY-521 be used with ESP32?

Yes. The MPU-6050 communicates through I2C and can be used with ESP32-based projects when the sensor and logic voltage requirements are correctly observed.

Can the GY-521 be used for a self-balancing robot?

Yes. The accelerometer and gyroscope data from the GY-521 can be used as part of a feedback system for self-balancing robots and other motion-control projects.

Does the MPU-6050 have a Digital Motion Processor?

Yes. The MPU-6050 includes an integrated Digital Motion Processor (DMP) that can be used for certain motion-processing and sensor-fusion applications.

What are the applications of the GY-521 MPU-6050?

Common applications include robotics, self-balancing systems, drones, motion tracking, orientation sensing, gesture controllers, wearable devices, and educational IMU projects.

Where can I buy the GY-521 MPU-6050 module in Bangladesh?

You can buy the GY-521 MPU-6050 6DOF Accelerometer Gyroscope Module from KathalTech, subject to current stock availability.

GY-521 MPU-6050 6DOF Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module

Name: GY-521 MPU-6050 6DOF Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module
Brand: KathalTech
SKU: gy-521-mpu-6050-6dof-accelerometer-gyroscope-sensor-module
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The GY-521 MPU-6050 6DOF Accelerometer Gyroscope Module combines a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope in a compact breakout board. It provides digital motion and orientation data through an I2C interface, making it suitable for Arduino, robotics, balancing systems, drones, and motion-sensing projects. Marketing Description The GY-521 MPU-6050 6DOF Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module is a compact inertial sensing solution for measuring acceleration, angular velocity, tilt, and motion across three axes. Built around the MPU-6050 MEMS sensor, the module combines a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope to provide six degrees of freedom (6DOF) motion data. An onboard I2C interface makes it easy to connect the module to popular development platforms such as Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and other microcontrollers. The MPU-6050 also includes an internal Digital Motion Processor (DMP), which can assist with motion-processing applications when supported by the selected software library. The GY-521 is widely used in self-balancing robots, quadcopters, robotic arms, motion controllers, gesture interfaces, orientation systems, and educational electronics projects. MPU6050

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Product Description

The GY-521 MPU-6050 6DOF Accelerometer Gyroscope Module is a popular motion-sensing breakout board for embedded electronics and robotics. It integrates a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope into a single MPU-6050 sensor IC.

The accelerometer measures linear acceleration along the X, Y, and Z axes, while the gyroscope measures angular velocity around those three axes. Combining these measurements makes the module useful for determining changes in orientation and analyzing dynamic movement.

Communication is handled through the I2C bus, requiring only SDA and SCL data lines in addition to power and ground. The module is therefore easy to integrate with Arduino, ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi-compatible controllers, and other I2C-enabled platforms.

Features

6DOF motion sensing
Integrated 3-axis accelerometer
Integrated 3-axis gyroscope
MPU-6050 sensor IC
I2C digital communication
Selectable accelerometer measurement ranges
Selectable gyroscope measurement ranges
Onboard Digital Motion Processor (DMP)
Compact GY-521 breakout-board design
Suitable for Arduino and other microcontroller platforms

Applications

Self-balancing robots
Quadcopter and drone projects
Robot orientation and motion tracking
Inertial measurement systems
Gesture and motion controllers
Robotic arms and moving platforms
Vehicle attitude monitoring
Wearable motion projects
Educational IMU experiments
Tilt and orientation detection

Pin Interface

VCC: Power input
GND: Ground
SCL: I2C clock
SDA: I2C data
XDA: Auxiliary I2C data
XCL: Auxiliary I2C clock
AD0: I2C address selection
INT: Interrupt output

Important Notes

The GY-521 is an IMU sensor module, not a complete navigation system. Accelerometer and gyroscope measurements can contain noise, bias, and drift, so accurate orientation estimation may require calibration and sensor-fusion algorithms.

Different GY-521 boards can have minor differences in PCB layout and onboard components. Verify the actual module's markings and supply requirements before connecting it to a final circuit.

Specification	Details
Module	GY-521
Sensor IC	MPU-6050
Sensor Type	6-Axis MEMS Accelerometer + Gyroscope
Degrees of Freedom	6DOF
Accelerometer Axes	3-Axis (X, Y, Z)
Gyroscope Axes	3-Axis (X, Y, Z)
Accelerometer Range	±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g
Gyroscope Range	±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 °/s
Communication Interface	I2C
I2C Address	0x68 (default), configurable to 0x69 via AD0
Operating Voltage	Module typically accepts 3.3V–5V through onboard regulation
Logic Interface	I2C digital interface
Additional Function	Onboard Digital Motion Processor (DMP)
Module Type	GY-521 Breakout Board