GY MPU 9250/6500 6-Axis Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module – Without Magnetometer

The GY MPU 9250/6500 6-Axis Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module – Without Magnetometer is a compact motion-sensing module designed for robotics, balancing systems, motion tracking, vibration monitoring, and embedded electronics applications. The module provides 6-axis motion sensing through a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope.

Although the PCB or sensor package may carry MPU-9250/6500 markings, this supplied version does not provide usable magnetometer functionality. Therefore, the module should be considered and used as a 6-axis IMU rather than a 9-axis MPU-9250 sensor.

The accelerometer measures linear acceleration along the X, Y, and Z axes, while the gyroscope measures angular velocity around all three axes. By combining these measurements in software, the module can be used for tilt estimation, orientation tracking, motion detection, stabilization, and balancing applications.

Communication with a microcontroller is primarily through the I²C interface. The default I²C address is typically 0x68. The address can be changed to 0x69 by setting the AD0 pin HIGH, which can be useful when connecting multiple compatible devices to the same I²C bus.

The sensor also provides an internal temperature sensor. The breakout board includes supporting components required for convenient interfacing with commonly used microcontroller development platforms.

Features

• 6-Axis Motion Sensing IMU
• 3-Axis Accelerometer
• 3-Axis Gyroscope
• No Usable Magnetometer
• Suitable as an MPU-6500-Type 6-Axis IMU
• I²C Digital Communication
• Default I²C Address: 0x68
• Alternate I²C Address: 0x69 using AD0
• Internal Temperature Sensor
• Compact Breakout Board Design
• Onboard Supporting Components
• Suitable for Motion and Tilt Detection
• Can Be Used for Orientation Estimation
• Suitable for Robotics and Balancing Applications
• Compatible with Common Microcontroller Platforms

Specifications

*Supported ranges are based on the MPU-6500/MPU-9250 accelerometer and gyroscope architecture. Module/chip revisions may vary between batches.

Pin Functions

Pin availability and labels may vary slightly depending on the supplied PCB revision.

Applications

• Self-Balancing Robots
• Two-Wheel Balancing Robots
• Robotics Projects
• Tilt and Inclination Measurement
• Motion Detection
• Orientation Estimation
• Angular Velocity Measurement
• Vibration Monitoring
• Gesture and Movement Detection
• Robot Stabilization
• Drone and RC Prototyping
• Embedded Motion-Sensing Systems
• Educational IMU Experiments
• Arduino and ESP32 Projects

Important Note

This module does NOT provide magnetometer functionality.

Although the PCB or IC may be marked MPU-9250/6500, the supplied module operates as a 6-axis IMU consisting of a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope.

It should not be purchased for applications requiring a 3-axis magnetometer, compass heading, or full 9-axis motion sensing.

For applications requiring absolute compass heading or magnetic-field measurement, an external magnetometer or a verified 9-axis IMU should be used.

Package Includes

1 x GY MPU 9250/6500 6-Axis Accelerometer Gyroscope Sensor Module – Without Magnetometer

Disclaimer

• This product is sold specifically as a 6-axis accelerometer + gyroscope module without magnetometer functionality.
• PCB and IC markings may contain references to MPU-9250 and/or MPU-6500. Such markings should not be interpreted as confirmation of 9-axis functionality.
• Magnetometer/compass functionality is not guaranteed and should be considered unavailable.
• Product PCB color, component placement, markings, and minor hardware details may vary depending on the manufacturing batch.
• Images are for reference purposes. The actual supplied product may have minor visual differences.
• Always verify supply voltage, pin configuration, and logic levels before connecting the module.
• Incorrect wiring, reverse polarity, excessive voltage, or short circuits may permanently damage the module.