MPU6050 Accelerometer Gyro Temperature

Before You Start (Beginner Checklist)

1. Hardware connected: Plug the MPU6050 EZ-Bit into the EZ-B’s I2C port.
   Important: I2C devices require the correct wiring. If the sensor is not connected properly (or not connected at all), the EZ-B v4 can lock up when a read is attempted.
2. Add the skill to your ARC project: Add the MPU6050 control/skill to the ARC workspace.
3. Have a way to run a script: Add an EZ-Script control where you will place the example code below.

Key Concept: INIT First, Then Read On Demand

This skill does not continuously read the sensor automatically. You must:

• Run Init once to initialize the MPU6050.
• Run RunOnce each time you want fresh sensor values.

Where the Sensor Data Goes (EZ-Script Variables)

Each time you read the MPU6050, this skill updates a set of EZ-Script Variables. The exact variable names can vary by version/configuration, so the easiest way to see them is:

1. Click the Config button on the MPU6050 control.
2. Look for the list of variables that the skill updates.
3. Use the Variable Watcher to watch those values change live.

Example: Read the MPU6050 Every 100ms (10 Times/Second)

The script below initializes the sensor once, then loops forever. Every loop it:

• Requests a new reading from the MPU6050 using RunOnce
• Waits 100 milliseconds
• Repeats

ControlCommand("MPU6050", Init)

:loop

ControlCommand("MPU6050", RunOnce)

Sleep(100)

Goto(loop)

Troubleshooting

• EZ-B v4 locks up when running the script: This usually means the MPU6050 is not connected correctly, not powered, or not on I2C. Disconnect power, check the I2C connection, then try again.
• Variables are not changing: Make sure you ran Init first, and that the loop is calling RunOnce. Also confirm you’re watching the correct variables in the Variable Watcher.
• Data looks “noisy” or jumpy: That is common with IMU sensors. Consider averaging values in your script or reading at a steadier rate.

Example Project (Video Mention)

A working example is shown in the video using the JD project with the MPU sensor. You can find it in the EZ-Cloud as: JD With MPU6050 Accelerometer.