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M5Stack IMU Unit (MPU6886)

M5Stack IMU Unit (MPU6886)

MPN: U095
M5Stack Technology Co., Ltd.
MPU6886 Accelerometer, Gyroscope Sensor M5Stack Platform Evaluation Expansion Board
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Overview

The U095 is a compact 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) expansion board featuring the MPU6886 sensor, designed for the M5Stack ecosystem. It integrates a 3-axis gravity accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope, providing high-precision motion tracking via a simple I2C interface. The unit is housed in a 24mm by 24mm plastic enclosure with a Grove-compatible connector for rapid prototyping.

Why Choose This Part

This module offers a wide measurement range, with accelerometer scales up to plus or minus 16g and gyroscope scales up to plus or minus 2000 degrees per second. It includes an on-chip temperature sensor and a 1KB FIFO buffer to reduce the processing load on the host microcontroller. The low-power design and standard I2C interface make it highly compatible with 3.3V systems.

Applications

UAV Attitude Determination
Used in small drones and quadcopters to maintain stable flight and monitor orientation.
Wearable Motion Tracking
Ideal for fitness trackers or gesture-controlled devices due to its low power consumption and small form factor.
Self-Balancing Robots
Provides the necessary pitch and roll data for PID control loops in two-wheeled robotic platforms.
Industrial Tilt Sensing
Monitors the inclination of machinery or structural components with high resolution.

Key Specifications

Type Sensor
Contents Board(s), Cable(s)
Function Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Platform M5Stack
Utilized IC / Part MPU6886

Getting Started

Connect the U095 to an M5Stack Core or any microcontroller using the provided Grove cable. For software development, use the M5Stack library in the Arduino IDE or UIFlow for block-based programming. Ensure the supply voltage is between 1.71V and 3.45V to avoid damaging the MPU6886 sensor.

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