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

[Anthony Asterisk]

mark gross wrote:
> 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 only noticed later that it is a chipset, and  2 out of 3 are SMD.  You 
would need a board to pull it all together, approximate prices still 
work though.  I'm also wondering..what is the usual resolution of 
modules you are getting?
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