Part#: CS420000
  Digital Compass Sensor
  Price:  $28.29

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DESCRIPTION: 
The Digital Compass Sensor magnetically indicates the four Cardinal (N. E, S. W) directions, and the four intermediate (NE, NW, SE, SW) directions. The Compass Sensor is compatible with the C Stamp^TM microcomputer’s supplies and signal levels. Acquiring a direction from the sensor is made easy with A-WIT's supplied software command COMPASSIN. This simple one command interface is all that is required to interrogate the Compass.

All items are new, fully tested, factory direct!

All software included at no extra charge!

Technical Specifications

• Sensitive to horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field.

• 8-direction resolution.

• Does not need to be calibrated.

• Only 0.5 to 1 second between start measurement and data-ready with simple A-WIT supplied software interface.

• Flexible 5 - 20 V power supply requirement.

• Flexible and low power Open-Collector data pins.

• Compact and breadboard-friendly.

• Compatible with C Stamp microcomputer.

Application Ideas

• Mobile and walking robot direction sensor.

• Handheld electronic compass.

• Vehicle electronic compass.

• Weathervane indicator for remote weather stations.

• Audible compass for the vision impaired.

Related Items
C Stamp 48-Pin Module
Digital Thermometer and Thermostat Temperature Sensor

Documentation
CS420000 Compass Reference Guide Manual


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