MPU 6050 GY-521 Gyroscope Module 3-Axis Accelerometer for Arduino RC

Product description The GY-521 module featuring the advanced MPU-6050 chip is a precise sensor combining a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope. The device responds to motion and acceleration along the X, Y, and Z axes. The module is fully compatible with popular microcontroller platforms: Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi. The kit includes convenient solderable pins for quick prototyping. Key technical specifications

* Supply voltage: 3.3 - 5 V * Current consumption: 350 µA (only 5 µA in sleep mode) * Communication: I2C bus * Accelerometer sensitivity: +/-2g, +/-4g, +/-8g, +/-16g * Gyroscope range: 250°/s, 500°/s, 1000°/s, 2000°/s * 3-axis measurement: X, Y, Z * Operating temperature range: -40 to 80 °C * Pinout: 16 pins * Dimensions: 2.1 cm length, 1.1 cm width, 0.3 cm height

Example applications

* Flight stabilization in drones, helicopters, and RC models * Motion and gesture tracking in modern controllers * Building balancing robots and autonomous vehicles * Vibration compensation in camera stabilizers and gimbals * Wearable electronics projects and advanced pedometers

Benefits

* High measurement accuracy thanks to the integrated MPU-6050 chip * Very low current consumption, essential for battery-powered projects * Wide accepted supply voltage range for easy integration with various systems * Simple and reliable communication via the popular I2C interface * Ready-made pinout for rapid prototyping on breadboards