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BNO055 9-DOF Absolute Orientation Sensor Breakout with I2C Qwiic - 7Semi

BNO055 9-DOF Absolute Orientation Sensor Breakout with I2C Qwiic - 7Semi

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What Is BNO055?

  • A smart 9-DOF IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) that combines: 3-axis accelerometer 3-axis gyroscope 3-axis magnetometer

  • Includes an onboard microcontroller + sensor fusion algorithm directly outputs absolute orientation (no complex calculations needed).

 

Key Features

  • 9-Axis Motion Tracking (9-DOF)

  • Built-in Sensor Fusion (No external processing needed)

  • Outputs Ready-to-Use Data: Euler angles (roll, pitch, yaw) Quaternion data

  • Multiple Motion Data Outputs: Acceleration Angular velocity Magnetic field Gravity vector

  • I2C ow Power Consumption

  • Compact Size (21 27 mm)

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter

Value

Operating Voltage

3.3 V 5 V

Interface

I2C (Qwiic compatible), optional UART

I2C Address

0x28 (default), 0x29

Degrees of Freedom

9 (Accel + Gyro + Mag)

Output Data Rate

Up to 100 Hz

Temperature Range

40C to +85C

Power Consumption

~12 mA (normal mode)

Acceleration Range

2g, 4g, 8g, 16g

Gyro Range

125/s to 2000C p>Qwiic Connector (4-pin)

  • VCC 3.3V / 5V

  • GND Ground

  • SDA I2C Data

  • SCL I2C Clock

 

Also available as header pins for breadboard use.

How It Works

  • Sensors measure:

    • Acceleration

    • Rotation

    • Magnetic field

     

  • Internal processor performs sensor fusion calculations.

  • Outputs absolute orientation (3D space) directly.

  • Microcontroller reads data via I2C no heavy math needed.

 

Output Data Types

  • Euler Angles: Roll, Pitch, Yaw

  • Quaternion: More stable 3D orientation data

  • Linear Acceg>Gravity Vector: Direction of gravity

  • Magnetic Field: Compass data

  • Temperature: Internal sensor reading

 

Applications

  • Robotics (self-balancing robots, navigation)

  • Drones & flight stabilization

  • Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR)

  • Gesture recognition systems

  • Wearable motion tracking devices

  • Industrial motion control systems

 

Important Notes

  • Calibration Required: Needs calibration for accurate orientation.

  • Sensitive to Magnetic Interference: Affects compass readings.

  • I2C Wiring Matters: Incorrect pins or long wires can cause errors.

  • lity with Proper Mounting

 

Summary

  • Type: 9-DOF IMU with built-in sensor fusion

  • Interface: I2C (Qwiic)

  • Output: Orientation (Euler & Quaternion) + motion data

  • Advantage: No external calculations needed

  • Use Case: Motion tracking, robotics, navigation

 

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