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🎛️ Elevate your DIY game with pro-grade motion sensing tech!
The HiLetgo GY-521 MPU-6050 is a 3-piece set of 6-axis accelerometer and gyroscope sensor modules featuring a built-in 16-bit AD converter and standard I2C communication. Designed for Arduino projects, it offers adjustable gyro ranges up to ±2000°/s and accelerometer ranges up to ±16g, delivering precise motion tracking ideal for robotics, smart devices, and interactive prototypes.
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 797 Reviews |
O**.
Cool lil module. Works well with Arduino.
Used IA to help create a User Interface between this module and Visual Representation. My daughter asked to make a Bobbing Cat Head that is controlled by the Sensor. Pretty cool and fun lil project.
W**N
Using as a gyro with arduino
Works as expected as a gyro on smart car using arduino. There is some freezing of the x/y while z works. Does not always happen but no issues otherwise. Easy to use. Good value for the price.
J**R
As expected
Have not had any unexpected issues. You might have a faulty chip every now and then, but that's the way cheap electronics work. Make sure to double check wiring if you can't get it working.
S**E
Electronic gyroscope
Compatible with Arduino and raspberry pi code
S**R
very useful
very useful
S**S
Precise Motion Sensing for Arduino Projects
I recently acquired the HiLetgo 3pcs GY-521 MPU-6050 Accelerometer Gyroscope Modules for my Arduino projects, and they have proven to be invaluable tools for accurate motion sensing and control. These modules integrate a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope, providing comprehensive 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) motion sensing capabilities. They utilize a 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for precise data output via I2C communication, making them ideal for applications requiring real-time motion detection and orientation tracking. The modules are compact and easy to integrate with Arduino microcontrollers, offering flexibility in robotics, drone stabilization, gesture recognition, and more. Their reliability and performance make them suitable for both beginners and advanced users exploring sensor-based projects. Overall, the HiLetgo GY-521 MPU-6050 modules are an excellent choice for enhancing motion sensing capabilities in Arduino projects. They provide accurate data output and are versatile for a wide range of applications. Highly recommended for their quality and affordability.
G**D
Good component.
Accurate and fun to use.
B**.
Functional
Not sure if you would get more value out of a more expensive one. All features seems to work fine. Kinda fried one, but nice it comes with 3.
P**N
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S**.
Works with Arduino
Tested with Arduino models Nano and Leonardo.
M**.
Ottimo prodotto, consegna puntuale
Funziona perfettamente, grande rapporto qualita' prezzo.
R**N
Intuitif
Capteur correct, la précision est largement suffisante. Beaucoup de documents sur internet
F**O
Test con ESP8266
Ho collegato il sensore alla basetta ESP8266 Huzzan con connessione I2C. Il sensore si basa sul chip MPU6050 e quindi ho scaricato una libreria compatibile per eseguire il test. Prima di utilizzare il sensore è necessario effettuare la calibrazione e la si esegue caricando nell'ESP8266 un programma di calibrazione. Dopo aver acceso il modulo è necessario porre in posizione orizzontale il sensore con le scritte rivolte verso l'alto. Attendere un pò di tempo ( anche qualche minuto ) dopo il programma restituisce a terminale i valori di offset da impostare nei programmi successivi. Il sensore risulta preciso e di ottima qualità.
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