SparkFun HMC6343 Breakout
The SparkFun HMC6343 Breakout provides easy access to a fully integrated electronic compass module capable of computing heading direction accurate to within a couple of degrees. It combines 3-axis magneto-resistive sensors and 3-axis MEMS accelerometers with on-board tilt compensation and magnetic distortion calibration.
All you need is a 3.3 V supply and I²C connections to your microcontroller. The HMC6343 computes heading, pitch, and roll at up to 5 Hz (every 200 ms), with all processing handled by its internal microprocessor and firmware algorithms.
Key Features
- Tilt-Compensated Compass – Accurate heading output within a couple of degrees, even when tilted
- 3-Axis Magnetometer + Accelerometer – Magneto-resistive sensors and MEMS accelerometers in a single package
- On-Board Processing – Internal microprocessor computes heading, pitch, and roll
- I²C Interface – Simple two-wire connection for commands and data
- EEPROM Memory – Stores calibration and configuration data
- 5 Hz Update Rate – Heading computed every 200 ms
Specifications
- Operating Voltage – 3.3 V
- Current (Run Mode) – 4.5 mA
- Interface – I²C
- Update Rate – 5 Hz (200 ms)
- Outputs – Heading, pitch, roll
Ideal For
- Robotics navigation and orientation sensing
- Drone and UAV heading reference
- Handheld electronic compass projects
- Vehicle and marine navigation systems
Resources
The SparkFun HMC6343 Breakout appears in the following collections:
SKU SF-SEN-12916
by SparkFun
