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supp:sensors:mpu-6050 [2025/05/05 23:10] – [8. Resources and Diagrams] tasiosupp:sensors:mpu-6050 [2025/05/07 08:34] (current) – [5. Interfacing with Microcontrollers] tasio
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-===== Accelerometer and Gyroscope: MPU-6050 by InvenSense/TDK =====+====== Accelerometer and Gyroscope: MPU-6050 by InvenSense/TDK ======
  
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 Figure 1: by ElectroniCats, git hub Figure 1: by ElectroniCats, git hub
  
-==== 1. Introduction====+===== 1. Introduction=====
  
 The **MPU-6050** is a **6-axis** MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensor that integrates a **3-axis accelerometer** and a **3-axis gyroscope** into a single compact package. This combination allows for comprehensive motion tracking and orientation detection, making it a popular choice in various applications, from robotics to wearable devices. The **MPU-6050** is a **6-axis** MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensor that integrates a **3-axis accelerometer** and a **3-axis gyroscope** into a single compact package. This combination allows for comprehensive motion tracking and orientation detection, making it a popular choice in various applications, from robotics to wearable devices.
  
-==== 2. Internal Working Principles ====+===== 2. Internal Working Principles =====
  
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   * **Offloading Computation:** Processes complex calculations internally, reducing the computational load on the host microcontroller.   * **Offloading Computation:** Processes complex calculations internally, reducing the computational load on the host microcontroller.
  
-==== 3. Output Data ====+===== 3. Output Data =====
  
 The **MPU-6050** communicates via the **I2C** protocol, providing: The **MPU-6050** communicates via the **I2C** protocol, providing:
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 The sensor's output is typically in raw digital values, which require scaling and conversion to physical units (e.g., g for acceleration, °/s for angular velocity). The sensor's output is typically in raw digital values, which require scaling and conversion to physical units (e.g., g for acceleration, °/s for angular velocity).
  
-==== 4. Applications ====+===== 4. Applications =====
  
 The versatility of the **MPU-6050** makes it suitable for a wide range of applications: The versatility of the **MPU-6050** makes it suitable for a wide range of applications:
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   * **Virtual Reality (VR):** Provides head tracking for immersive experiences.   * **Virtual Reality (VR):** Provides head tracking for immersive experiences.
  
-==== 5. Interfacing with Microcontrollers ====+===== 5. Interfacing with Microcontrollers =====
  
 The **MPU-6050** can be interfaced with microcontrollers like the **ESP32-S3** using the I2C protocol. Here's a brief overview: The **MPU-6050** can be interfaced with microcontrollers like the **ESP32-S3** using the I2C protocol. Here's a brief overview:
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 **Note:** While the **ESP32-S3** operates at 3.3V logic levels, ensure that the **MPU-6050** module used is compatible with 3.3V to prevent damage. **Note:** While the **ESP32-S3** operates at 3.3V logic levels, ensure that the **MPU-6050** module used is compatible with 3.3V to prevent damage.
  
-==== 6. Examples ====+===== 6. Examples =====
  
 *This section is reserved for practical examples and code snippets demonstrating the use of the **MPU-6050** with various microcontrollers and applications.* *This section is reserved for practical examples and code snippets demonstrating the use of the **MPU-6050** with various microcontrollers and applications.*
  
-==== 7. Troubleshooting and Optimization ====+===== 7. Troubleshooting and Optimization =====
  
 To ensure accurate and reliable data from the **MPU-6050**, consider the following: To ensure accurate and reliable data from the **MPU-6050**, consider the following:
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   * Account for temperature-induced variations by monitoring the internal temperature sensor and applying compensation algorithms if necessary.   * Account for temperature-induced variations by monitoring the internal temperature sensor and applying compensation algorithms if necessary.
  
-==== 8. Resources and Diagrams ====+===== 8. Resources and Diagrams =====
  
 For detailed diagrams and further information, consider the following resources: For detailed diagrams and further information, consider the following resources:
  
-- **Official Datasheet:** MPU-6050 Datashee(https://invensense.tdk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MPU-6000-Datasheet1.pdf)+- **Official Datasheet:** MPU-6050 Datashee     https://invensense.tdk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MPU-6000-Datasheet1.pdf
  
-- **LastMinuteEngineers** Clear explanation and exaples (https://lastminuteengineers.com/mpu6050-accel-gyro-arduino-tutorial/)+__**LastMinuteEngineers** Clear explanation and examples__     https://lastminuteengineers.com/mpu6050-accel-gyro-arduino-tutorial/
  
-- **Arduino Playground:** MPU-6050 on Arduino Playground(https://playground.arduino.cc/Main/MPU-6050/)+- **Arduino Playground:** MPU-6050 on Arduino Playground     https://playground.arduino.cc/Main/MPU-6050/
  
-- **DroneBot Workshop Tutorial:** Building an Electronic Level Meter(https://dronebotworkshop.com/mpu-6050-level/)+- **DroneBot Workshop Tutorial:** Building an Electronic Level Meter     https://dronebotworkshop.com/mpu-6050-level/
  
-- **Michael Schoeffler's Tutorial:** Using GY-521 Module with Arduino Uno(https://mschoeffler.com/2017/10/05/tutorial-how-to-use-the-gy-521-module-mpu-6050-breakout-board-with-the-arduino-uno/  {{youtube>XCyRXMvVSCw?medium}}+- **Michael Schoeffler's Tutorial:** Using GY-521 Module with Arduino Uno     https://mschoeffler.com/2017/10/05/tutorial-how-to-use-the-gy-521-module-mpu-6050-breakout-board-with-the-arduino-uno/   {{youtube>XCyRXMvVSCw?medium}}
  
  
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