Description :
The Adafruit 9-DOF Orientation IMU Fusion Breakout Board BNO085 (BNO080) is a powerful motion sensing module designed for developers, robotics engineers, IoT enthusiasts, and embedded system designers who require accurate orientation and motion tracking. Built around the advanced BNO085/BNO080 sensor, this breakout board combines a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and 3-axis magnetometer with an onboard sensor fusion engine to deliver highly accurate real-time orientation data.
Unlike traditional IMU sensors that require complex software calculations, the BNO085 performs sensor fusion internally, providing ready-to-use orientation outputs such as quaternions, rotation vectors, linear acceleration, gravity vectors, and more. This significantly reduces the processing load on your microcontroller while improving overall system performance.
Designed for rapid prototyping, the board features STEMMA QT and Qwiic-compatible connectors, allowing solder-free integration with compatible development boards. It supports both I²C and SPI communication, making it compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, Feather, and many other embedded platforms.
Its compact design, low power consumption, and high accuracy make it an excellent choice for robotics, drones, VR/AR devices, gesture recognition, navigation systems, wearable electronics, balancing robots, and industrial motion sensing applications.
Whether you're building a smart robot, motion-controlled interface, or precision orientation tracking system, the Adafruit BNO085 Breakout Board provides reliable, professional-grade motion sensing with minimal development effort.
Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Adafruit 9-DOF Orientation IMU Fusion Breakout Board |
| Sensor IC | BNO085 (Compatible with BNO080) |
| Motion Sensors | 3-Axis Accelerometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, 3-Axis Magnetometer |
| Degrees of Freedom | 9-DOF |
| Communication Interface | I²C, SPI |
| Connector Type | STEMMA QT / Qwiic |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V Logic |
| Sensor Fusion | Integrated On-Chip Sensor Fusion |
| Orientation Outputs | Quaternion, Rotation Vector, Euler Angles, Gravity Vector, Linear Acceleration |
| Board Type | Breakout Board |
| Mounting | Through-Hole Mounting |
| Compatibility | Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, Feather, Microcontrollers |
| Applications | Robotics, Drones, Wearables, VR/AR, Motion Tracking, Navigation |
Features:
- Advanced BNO085/BNO080 9-DOF IMU sensor
- Integrated sensor fusion processor
- Accurate real-time orientation tracking
- 3-axis accelerometer
- 3-axis gyroscope
- 3-axis magnetometer
- Supports quaternion output
- Rotation vector measurement
- Gravity vector output
- Linear acceleration sensing
- Supports both I²C and SPI interfaces
- STEMMA QT connector for plug-and-play use
- Qwiic compatible
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )
Q1. What is the BNO085?
The BNO085 is an advanced 9-DOF IMU sensor with an integrated sensor fusion engine that provides highly accurate orientation and motion data.
Q2. What communication interfaces are supported?
The board supports both I²C and SPI communication protocols.
Q3. What are STEMMA QT and Qwiic connectors?
These connectors allow quick, solder-free connections between compatible development boards and sensors.
Q4. Which development boards are compatible?
The breakout board works with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, Adafruit Feather, and many other microcontroller platforms.
Q5. Can it provide absolute orientation?
Yes. The onboard sensor fusion engine generates accurate orientation data including quaternions and rotation vectors.
Q6. Is it suitable for drones and robots?
Yes. It is widely used in robotics, UAVs, balancing robots, autonomous navigation, and motion tracking systems.
Q7. Does it require external sensor fusion software?
No. The BNO085 performs sensor fusion internally, reducing the computational load on your host processor.
Q8. Is this board suitable for wearable devices?
Yes. Its compact size and low power consumption make it ideal for wearable electronics and portable applications.
Package Included:
1 × Adafruit 9-DOF Orientation IMU Fusion Breakout Board BNO085 (BNO080)
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