{"product_id":"gy521-mpu6050-3-axis-gyroscope-3-axis-accelerometer-sensor-soldered","title":"GY521 MPU-6050 3-Axis Gyroscope \u0026 3-Axis Accelerometer Sensor - Soldered Pins","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MPU-6050 (GY521) module is a MEMS sensor combining a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope, now with pre-soldered 90° header pins for easy use on breadboards and prototyping setups. The pins are angled to extend from the bottom of the board, allowing the sensor to remain upright when mounted, making it ideal for rapid prototyping without the need for soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is perfect for Arduino and ESP32 projects including robotics, drones, wearable devices, and stabilization systems. If you prefer to solder your own headers, you can find the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/collections\/all-sensors\/products\/gy521-mpu6050-3-axis-gyroscope-accelerometer-sensor\"\u003estandard MPU-6050 here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Soldered Headers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90° angled pins for direct breadboard compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3V–5V with internal low-dropout regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication:\u003c\/strong\u003e I²C protocol, compatible with Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-bit analog-to-digital conversion for high-precision measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGyroscope Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±250°\/s, ±500°\/s, ±1000°\/s, ±2000°\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcceleration Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21mm x 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 2.54mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3V or 5V power input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSCL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Clock (I²C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Data (I²C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXDA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Serial Data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXCL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Serial Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAD0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²C address select\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterrupt output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started with Arduino or ESP32\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for how to use the MPU-6050? Follow these steps to get started quickly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the module directly into a breadboard with the pins facing downward so the sensor remains upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect \u003cstrong\u003eSDA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSCL\u003c\/strong\u003e to your microcontroller’s I²C pins. Check your board’s I²C pinout using our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/blogs\/guides\/arduino-sensor-protocols-reference-guide\"\u003eArduino I²C reference guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect \u003cstrong\u003eVCC\u003c\/strong\u003e to 3.3–5V and \u003cstrong\u003eGND\u003c\/strong\u003e to ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse libraries such as \u003cem\u003eWire\u003c\/em\u003e for Arduino\/ESP32 or \u003cem\u003eSMBus\u003c\/em\u003e for Raspberry Pi to read sensor data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the I²C address (default 0x68), especially if multiple sensors are connected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips \u0026amp; Troubleshooting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe angled pins are designed for upright mounting, ensure correct orientation when inserting into a breadboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf sensor readings appear unstable, check that power is stable and connections are secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the correct board and library settings are selected in your code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf using multiple MPU-6050 sensors, each must have a unique I²C address or be on a separate bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/blogs\/guides\/arduino-getting-started-guide-for-beginners\"\u003eArduino Getting Started Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for setup examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/products\/adxl345-triple-axis-accelerometer-2g-4g-8g-16g-w-i2c-spi-stemma-qt-qwiic\"\u003eADXL345 - Triple-Axis Accelerometer (+-2g\/4g\/8g\/16g) w\/ I2C\/SPI - STEMMA QT \/ Qwiic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/products\/adafruit-mpu-6050-6-dof-accel-and-gyro-sensor-stemma-qt-qwiic\"\u003eAdafruit MPU-6050 6-DoF Accel and Gyro Sensor - STEMMA QT Qwiic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/products\/adafruit-lis3dh-triple-axis-accelerometer-2g-4g-8g-16g\"\u003eAdafruit LIS3DH Triple-Axis Accelerometer (+-2g\/4g\/8g\/16g)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith pre-soldered angled headers, this MPU-6050 module is ready to drop straight into your project, making prototyping faster and more convenient while still delivering accurate motion and orientation data.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zaitronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52788028506404,"sku":"Z0499","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/0021\/9940\/files\/mpu-6050-soldered.png?v=1775653507","url":"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/products\/gy521-mpu6050-3-axis-gyroscope-3-axis-accelerometer-sensor-soldered","provider":"Zaitronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}