The MPU6050 is a versatile module featuring a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer integrated onto a single chip. This compact motion tracking device is commonly utilized in various applications such as orientation detection, gesture recognition, and motion sensing. The MPU6050 offers a reliable solution for integrating motion sensing capabilities into electronic projects and devices.
Features:
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Integrated Gyroscope and Accelerometer: The MPU6050 combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer into a single chip, providing comprehensive motion sensing capabilities.
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Wide Operating Voltage Range: With a working voltage range of 3V to 5V, the MPU6050 is compatible with a variety of microcontroller platforms and voltage levels.
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Selectable Gyro and Accelerometer Ranges: Users can adjust the sensitivity of the gyroscope and accelerometer to ±250, ±500, ±1000, or ±2000 degrees per second (°/s) for the gyro and ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, or ±16g for the accelerometer, allowing for customization based on application requirements.
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Digital Motion Processing™ (DMP): The MPU6050 features Digital Motion Processing capabilities, which offload the motion sensing computations from the host microcontroller, reducing the processing burden on the main system.
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I2C Interface: Communication with the MPU6050 module is facilitated through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) serial interface, making it easy to integrate with microcontrollers and other devices.
Specifications:
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Supply Voltage: 3V to 5V
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Communication Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
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Gyroscope Range: ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 °/s
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Accelerometer Range: ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g
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Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
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Dimensions: The module typically comes in a small form factor, suitable for integration into compact electronic devices.
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Pins:
- VCC: Power supply (3V to 5V)
- GND: Ground
- SCL: I2C Serial Clock line
- SDA: I2C Serial Data line
- XDA, XCL: Auxiliary I2C bus for connecting external sensors (optional)
- ADO: Address select pin for I2C communication
- INT: Interrupt output pin for motion detection events
Package includes:
1x MPU6050 3 axis accelerometer gyroscope sensor module
