[dorkbotpdx-blabber] tilt-compensating compass $36 on digikey

[mark gross]

On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 08:48:40AM -0800, Anthony Asterisk wrote:
> I was discussing a tilt sensing compass module with ?? at the last 
> dorkbot meeting.  He mentioned the cost for a module is $$$.  This 
> module could be the basis for a tilt-compensating compass for under $50. 

Cool!

> 
> http://octopart.com/info/Honeywell/HMC1055
> 
> It combines a 3-axis compass plus a 2-axis acclerometer.  The outputs 
> are analog so a uC would be needed to sense and communicate.  A complete 
> module could be created for under $50, probably under $30 in quantity. 
> 

I'm going to have to try this out!

Thanks for find this!

--mgross


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