The MPU6050 is a popular 6-axis motion tracking sensor that combines a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope in a single module. It’s widely used in robotics, drones, gaming devices, gesture control, and wearable electronics to measure orientation, acceleration, and angular velocity. 🔹 Details and Explanation 1. Main Features Accelerometer → Measures linear acceleration (X, Y, Z axes). Gyroscope → Measures angular velocity (rotation rate) on 3 axes. Built-in Digital Motion Processor (DMP) → Processes complex motion data, reduces load on microcontroller. I2C/SPI Interface → Communicates easily with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, etc. Operating Voltage → 3V – 5V (logic level compatible). 2. Specifications Accelerometer Range: ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g Gyroscope Range: ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 °/s Resolution: 16-bit ADC for each channel (high accuracy) Communication: I2C (default address 0x68 or 0x69), SPI (in some versions) Temperature Sensor: Built-in, for compensation 3. Pin Configuration (MPU6050 Module) VCC → Power supply (3.3V – 5V) GND → Ground SCL → I2C clock SDA → I2C data XDA, XCL → Auxiliary I2C pins (for connecting another sensor) AD0 → I2C address select (0 = 0x68, 1 = 0x69) INT → Interrupt output (signals when data is ready) 4. Working Principle Accelerometer detects acceleration and gravity → gives tilt/orientation. Gyroscope detects rotational speed → gives angular movement. Combined, they provide accurate motion tracking. Using sensor fusion algorithms (like Kalman Filter or Complementary Filter), you can calculate yaw, pitch, and roll. 5. Applications Drones & quadcopters (stabilization, navigation) Robotics (balance robots, motion tracking) Smartphones (gesture sensing, gaming) Wearable devices (fitness tracking, step counting) VR/AR devices