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Tinkerforge Compass Bricklet

Tinkerforge Compass Bricklet features a 3-axis ±8 Gauss MMC5883MA magnetic sensor. This Bricklet can measure the magnetic flux density for all three axes as well as the heading with a resolution of 0.1° and accuracy up to 1°. The Compass Bricklet is capable of measuring magnetic flux density with 0.01µT resolution. The update rate is configurable in this Bricklet and can go as high as 600Hz.

Features

  • 3-axis compass
  • Measures heading with a resolution of 0.1° and accuracy up to 1°
  • Measures magnetic flux density with 0.01µT (microtesla) resolution
  • The update rate is configurable and can go as high as 600Hz

Specifications

  • MMC5883MA sensor
  • 40mW current consumption (8mA at 5V)
  • -800µT to 800µT magnetic flux density range
  • 0.01µT magnetic flux density resolution
  • 0° to 360° heading range
  • 0.1° heading resolution
  • Heading accuracy:
    • Up to 1° at 100Hz update rate
  • 100Hz to 600Hz update rate (configurable)  
  • Dimensions:
    • 25mm x 20mm x 5mm (0.98" x 0.79" x 0.19")
  • 2g weight

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Published: 2022-02-10 | Updated: 2022-03-11