MPU6050 - Triple Axis Accelerometer + Gyroscope Module

Overview

A combined 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope module — the standard chip for detecting motion, tilt, and orientation in DIY electronics.

Key Specs

Pinout

VCC, GND, SDA, SCL, plus optional interrupt pin

Features

• Combines accelerometer and gyroscope on one chip
• Standard I2C interface

Compatible With

Arduino (MPU6050 library), ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi

Use Cases

• Motion-sensing projects (robot heads, dice, gesture control)
• Balance/tilt detection
• Self-balancing robot projects

FAQ

Is this the same as a gyroscope-only sensor? No — it combines both accelerometer and gyroscope data, which is more useful for orientation tracking than either alone.