MPU6050 Module
The MPU6050 module is a 6-axis motion sensor with a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope.
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What it is
The MPU6050 module is a 6-axis motion sensor with a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope.
How students use it
Students use it for tilt, acceleration, gesture, bubble-level, controller, and motion-tracking projects.
Pins and power
Typical module pins include VCC, GND, SCL, SDA, XDA, XCL, AD0, and INT. Verify labels on the actual module.
Use Pico-safe module power and I2C logic. Verify the board labels and regulator/level-shift behavior before wiring.
SunFounder defines orientation with the labeled surface upward and dot at top-left: Z is vertical, X left-to-right, and Y back-to-front.
Voltage and safety
Keep I2C pull-ups at Pico-safe 3.3V. Some modules accept 5V power but still need verified 3.3V I2C signaling.
Educational motion sensor only. Do not use readings for navigation, medical, or safety-critical decisions.
Module internals
Main component: MPU-6050 6-axis motion tracking device.
MPU-6050 IC, I2C header pins, address/interrupt pins, module PCB, and support passives.
Datasheet notes
SunFounder lists accelerometer ranges +/-2g, +/-4g, +/-8g, +/-16g and gyroscope ranges +/-250, +/-500, +/-1000, +/-2000 degrees/s, with raw readings from -32768 to 32767.
Common libraries
Use machine.I2C plus an MPU6050 MicroPython driver for register setup and scaled acceleration/gyro readings.
Common mistakes
Wrong I2C address from AD0 state, swapped SDA/SCL, not calibrating offsets, confusing raw values with g or degrees/s, and using the wrong board orientation.