Description

MPU6500 6-Axis Accelerometer and Gyroscope Module

Six-axis motion-sensing module combining a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope. It has no magnetometer. The MPU6500 supports I²C and SPI; the chip specification lists I²C at up to 400kHz and SPI at 1MHz in the referenced specification.

Specifications stated for this module

Accelerometer ranges: ±2g, ±4g, ±8g and ±16g
Gyroscope ranges: ±250, ±500, ±1000 and ±2000°/s
Resolution: 16 bits per axis (listed)
Operating temperature: −40°C to +85°C (listed)
Dimensions: approximately 15 × 10mm
Board supply: 2.4–3.6V stated; the listing claims an onboard regulator permits 5V input

The MPU6500 chip itself uses low-voltage supplies and I/O; do not apply 5V logic directly to the sensor. Use 5V only if the actual board includes a suitable regulator and level shifting, as verified from its schematic. Calibrate sensor bias and mounting orientation for your application. Acceleration and gyro data alone do not provide an absolute compass heading; there is no magnetometer.