Hardware Matrix

Is MPU9250 9-Axis MotionTracking IMU Compatible with Arduino Ecosystem?

Verdict Badge
VERDICT: [ COMPATIBLE (MANUAL CONFIG REQUIRED) ]
Protocol: SPI / I2C / 3.3V
Bridge Needed: NO

Electrical Specifications

Always confirm pin assignments against the manufacturer datasheet before wiring.

Not yet documented. Electrical specifications for this device have not been confirmed against a manufacturer datasheet, so none are shown here rather than showing estimates. Submit verified specifications if you have the datasheet to hand.

Compatibility Overview

9-axis motion tracking sensor combining 3-axis gyro 3-axis accelerometer and AK8963 3-axis magnetometer.

Typical SPI Wiring Reference

Standard SPI signal names. This is a bus reference, not a pinout for this specific board — check the silkscreen and datasheet for its actual pin order.

VCC
Power rail
GND
Common ground
SCK
Serial clock
MOSI
Host out / peripheral in
CS
Chip select

Technical Specification Matrix

Feature / Attribute Specification / Status
Hardware Protocol SPI / I2C / 3.3V
Bridge Required NO
Border Router Needed None
Hardware Capabilities & Peripherals
3-Axis Acceleration 3-Axis Gyroscope 3-Axis Compass Heading

Discovered by the integration at pairing time. Which of these appear depends on your integration and its version.

Pairing Complexity Advanced
Factory Reset Instruction Press BOOT button while resetting.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does MPU9250 9-Axis MotionTracking IMU work without an internet connection?
100% local 9-axis sensor fusion execution.
How is MPU9250 9-Axis MotionTracking IMU powered and wired to the host board?
3.3V VCC I2C SDA=GPIO21 SCL=GPIO22 INT=GPIO19.
How does the host board reach Arduino Ecosystem?
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz.

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