Microchip ATBNO055-XPRO Xplained Pro Extension Board | Bosch BNO055 9-Axis Sensor Kit | For Motion Tracking & Robotics
Description
SPIDER Automation Microchip ATBNO055-XPRO Xplained Pro Extension Board delivers high-precision absolute orientation sensing for Microchip microcontroller evaluation platforms. At the heart of the kit is the Bosch BNO055 system-in-package (SiP), which integrates a triaxial 14-bit accelerometer, a triaxial 16-bit digital gyroscope, a geomagnetic sensor, and a 32-bit Cortex-M0+ microcontroller running proprietary BSX3.0 sensor fusion software.
The extension board connects effortlessly to the standard extension headers of any Xplained Pro evaluation kit via a high-speed I2C interface. By handling all complex sensor fusion calculations natively on the chip, the BNO055 directly outputs accurate absolute orientation data (quaternions, Euler angles, rotation vectors) directly to your host MCU. Complete with an onboard programmable RGB LED, the ATBNO055-XPRO provides an out-of-the-box development environment for spatial navigation, robotics, and wearable tech.
Key Features
- Bosch BNO055 SiP: Intelligent 9-axis absolute orientation sensor combining accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer.
- Built-In Sensor Fusion: Native on-chip processing calculates quaternions, Euler angles, and heading without placing computational load on the host MCU.
- Xplained Pro Standardized Interface: Designed to snap directly into extension headers on Microchip evaluation kits (such as SAMD21 Xplained Pro).
- I2C Communication Protocol: Fast and reliable two-wire serial interface for command and data streaming.
- Onboard RGB LED: User-programmable multi-color light for system status and event monitoring.
Benefits
- Simplified Software Development: Eliminates the need to write complex Kalman filtering or sensor-fusion algorithms from scratch.
- Plug-and-Play Prototyping: Standardized Xplained Pro headers prevent wiring errors and speed up hardware evaluation.
- High-Accuracy Heading: Precise magnetic and inertial fusion delivers drift-free relative and absolute orientation tracking.
Applications
- Robotics & Autonomous Navigation: Heading stabilization, tilt compensation, and spatial orientation for mobile rovers and drones.
- Augmented & Virtual Reality: Head-tracking and motion-controller spatial orientation.
- Industrial & Wearable IoT: Motion-activated device control, gesture recognition, and activity monitoring platforms.
- Embedded Systems Education: University and R&D labs teaching sensor fusion, I2C bus architecture, and inertial measurement principles.
Package Includes
- 1 x Microchip ATBNO055-XPRO Xplained Pro Extension Board (Bosch BNO055 9-Axis Sensor Daughter Board) *(Note: Xplained Pro MCU evaluation kit sold separately)*
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Microchip Xplained Pro Extension Series |
| Item Type | 9-Axis Absolute Orientation Sensor Expansion Kit & Daughter Board |
| Model Order Code / SKU | ATBNO055-XPRO / SKU-SPIDER-ATBNO055-XPRO |
| Silicon Manufacturer | Bosch / Microchip |
| Target Sensor IC | Bosch BNO055 Intelligent 9-Axis Absolute Orientation Sensor |
| Communication Interface | I2C Bus Interface |
| Visual Indication | 1 × Programmable RGB LED |
| Board Compatibility | Microchip Xplained Pro MCU Evaluation Boards (e.g., SAMD21 Xplained Pro) |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.03 kg (30 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 9 cm × 7 cm × 2 cm |
