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Arduino MPU6050 Tutorial: Read Accelerometer and Gyroscope Data

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Course Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the MPU6050 Module with Arduino.

Note

If this is your first time working with an Arduino project, we recommend downloading and reviewing the basic materials first.

1.1 Install Arduino IDE(Important)
1.2 Introduction of Arduino IDE

Required Components

In this project, we need the following components:

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1	Arduino UNO R4 Minima	1	BUY
2	USB Type-C cable	1	×
3	Breadboard	1	BUY
4	Wires	Several	BUY
5	MPU6050 Module	1	BUY

Wiring

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Common Connections:

MPU6050
SDA: Connect to A4 on the Arduino.
SCL: Connect to A5 on the Arduino.
GND: Connect to breadboard’s negative power bus.
VCC: Connect to breadboard’s red power bus.

Writing the Code

Note
You can copy this code into Arduino IDE.
To install the library, use the Arduino Library Manager and search for Adafruit_MPU6050 , Adafruit_Sensor and install it.
Don’t forget to select the board(Arduino UNO R4 WIFI) and the correct port before clicking the Upload button.

  /*
  Uses the Adafruit_MPU6050 library to retrieve data from the MPU6050 sensor.
  The process involves initializing serial communication,
  verifying if the sensor is detected, configuring accelerometer and gyro ranges,
  reading sensor data, and displaying acceleration, rotation, and temperature values
  on the serial monitor.

  Board: Arduino Uno R3 (or R4)
  Component: Accelerometer & Gyroscope Sensor(MPU6050)
  Library: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_MPU6050  (Adafruit MPU6050 by Adafruit)
*/

// Include the necessary libraries
#include <Adafruit_MPU6050.h>
#include <Adafruit_Sensor.h>
#include <Wire.h>

// Create an object for the MPU6050 sensor
Adafruit_MPU6050 mpu;

void setup() {
  // Initialize the serial communication
  Serial.begin(9600);

  // Check if the MPU6050 sensor is detected
  if (!mpu.begin()) {
    Serial.println("Failed to find MPU6050 chip");
    while (1) {
      delay(10);
    }
  }
  Serial.println("MPU6050 Found!");

  // set accelerometer range to +-8G
  mpu.setAccelerometerRange(MPU6050_RANGE_8_G);

  // set gyro range to +- 500 deg/s
  mpu.setGyroRange(MPU6050_RANGE_500_DEG);

  // set filter bandwidth to 21 Hz
  mpu.setFilterBandwidth(MPU6050_BAND_21_HZ);

  // Add a delay for stability
  delay(100);
}

void loop() {
  // Get new sensor events with the readings
  sensors_event_t a, g, temp;
  mpu.getEvent(&a, &g, &temp);

  // Print out the acceleration readings in m/s^2
  Serial.print("Acceleration:   X:");
  Serial.print(a.acceleration.x);
  Serial.print(", Y:");
  Serial.print(a.acceleration.y);
  Serial.print(", Z:");
  Serial.print(a.acceleration.z);
  Serial.println(" (m/s^2)");

  // Print out the rotation readings in rad/s
  Serial.print("Rotation:       X:");
  Serial.print(g.gyro.x);
  Serial.print(", Y:");
  Serial.print(g.gyro.y);
  Serial.print(", Z:");
  Serial.print(g.gyro.z);
  Serial.println(" (rad/s)");

  // Print out the temperature reading in degrees Celsius
  Serial.print("Temperature:    ");
  Serial.print(temp.temperature);
  Serial.println(" (degC)");

  // Add a blank line for readability
  Serial.println("");

  // Add a delay to avoid flooding the serial monitor
  delay(1000);
}

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Arduino Project

Arduino MPU6050 Tutorial: Read Accelerometer and Gyroscope Data

Kit purchase

Course Introduction

Required Components

Wiring

Common Connections:

Writing the Code

Arduino Project

Arduino MPU6050 Tutorial: Read Accelerometer and Gyroscope Data

Kit purchase

Course Introduction

Required Components

Wiring

Common Connections:

Writing the Code

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