GY-88 10DOF IMU Sensor Module – MPU6050 + HMC5883L + BMP085
Product Description
The GY-88 10DOF IMU Sensor Module combines three sensor components on a single board to measure motion, orientation, magnetic heading, atmospheric pressure and temperature. It integrates the MPU6050 6-axis motion sensor, HMC5883L 3-axis digital magnetometer and BMP085 barometric pressure sensor.
The MPU6050 combines a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope to detect acceleration, rotation and movement. The HMC5883L provides magnetic field measurements for electronic compass applications, while the BMP085 measures atmospheric pressure and temperature.
With an I²C communication interface, the GY-88 is suitable for compatible microcontrollers and embedded development platforms. It is a useful choice for robotics, quadcopter prototypes, self-balancing robots, motion tracking and DIY electronics projects.
Key Features
10DOF Sensor Integration: Combines accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer and barometric pressure sensing capabilities.
MPU6050 6-Axis Motion Sensor: Measures 3-axis acceleration and 3-axis angular velocity.
HMC5883L Digital Magnetometer: Measures magnetic fields for compass and heading applications.
BMP085 Barometric Pressure Sensor: Measures atmospheric pressure and temperature.
I²C Interface: Communicates with compatible microcontrollers using the I²C bus.
Configurable Motion Ranges: MPU6050 supports selectable gyroscope and accelerometer ranges.
Compact Module: Integrates multiple sensing functions on one board to simplify prototyping.
Versatile Development: Suitable for robotics, motion tracking, orientation experiments and embedded systems.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Module Model | GY-88 |
Sensor Configuration | 10DOF |
Motion Sensor | MPU6050 |
Magnetometer | HMC5883L |
Barometric Sensor | BMP085 |
Accelerometer | 3-axis, 16-bit output |
Gyroscope | 3-axis, 16-bit output |
Magnetometer | 3-axis magnetic field measurement |
Gyroscope Range | ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000°/s |
Accelerometer Range | ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g |
Pressure Measurement Range | Approximately 300–1100 hPa |
Temperature Measurement | Supported by BMP085 |
Communication Interface | I²C |
Supply Voltage | Advertised as 3–5V; verify the specific board's input and logic-level requirements |
Applications
Quadcopter and drone development prototypes
Self-balancing robots
Robotics and motion control
Electronic compass and heading projects
Orientation and attitude measurement
Motion tracking and gesture-based interfaces
GPS-assisted navigation experiments
Wearable and portable electronics prototypes
Arduino and other compatible microcontroller projects
Package Includes
1 × GY-88 10DOF IMU Sensor Module
Important Notes
Voltage compatibility: Although some GY-88 breakout boards are advertised for 3–5V input, the bare sensor ICs operate at lower voltages. Verify the board's regulator and I²C level shifting before connecting it to a 5V controller.
Sensor calibration: Accurate heading and orientation measurements may require magnetometer calibration and sensor-fusion software.
Altitude estimation: Barometric altitude is an estimate affected by atmospheric pressure and weather conditions.
Component verification: Confirm the installed sensor chips before purchase or integration, as some modules may use substitute components or different board revisions.
The GY-88 10DOF module offers a convenient multi-sensor solution for makers, students and engineers building motion-aware electronics and robotics projects.
