Adafruit BNO055 + BMP280 Add-On for QT Py
Best motion and environmental sensor add-on for compact microcontroller projects.
This tiny add-on turns your microcontroller into a sophisticated motion and environmental tracker without the usual wiring headache. By stacking directly onto your board, it saves precious space and simplifies complex sensor fusion, though you sacrifice the flexibility of a breadboard-based setup for a permanent, compact build.
$29.95
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Who it's for
- Developers building advanced motion tracking and altitude sensing projects
- Makers needing a tiny, stackable footprint for compact builds
- Prototypers wanting rapid, solderless integration with STEMMA QT
Who should skip it
- Engineers using standard breadboards or larger microcontroller platforms
- Budget-conscious hobbyists needing only one of the two sensors
- Designers creating battery-operated devices requiring long-term power efficiency
Performance breakdown
Sensor Fusion Capability
On-board processing handles complex orientation math, freeing up your microcontroller's resources.
Form Factor Efficiency
Ultra-compact design perfectly matches QT Py boards for seamless, space-saving integration.
Environmental Precision
BMP280 sensor delivers reliable, high-resolution barometric and temperature data for altitude tracking.
Ease of Integration
Standard I2C communication ensures quick setup with minimal wiring or configuration.
Configuration Flexibility
Address-changing jumpers allow for multiple sensor setups on a single bus.
Motion Tracking Accuracy
BNO055 provides stable, drift-free absolute orientation data for demanding motion projects.
Key Specs
Dimensions
20.9mm x 17.7mm x 3.0mm
Weight
1.3g
Integrated Sensors
BNO055 9-DOF IMU, BMP280 Barometric Pressure/Temperature
Connectivity Protocol
I2C
Compatibility
QT Py and Xiao boards
Operating Voltage
3V
Certifications
RoHS Compliant
Number of Axes
9
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