Three-axis digital compass module with QMC5883L chip

Electronic compass module with a three-axis magnetic field sensor, based on the QMC5883L chip. It is the ideal solution for projects that need accurate heading and orientation sensing.

SKU 8300-COMPQMC5883EAN 8219671093606Item type: Assembled

Description

Electronic compass module with a three-axis magnetic field sensor, based on the QMC5883L chip. It is the ideal solution for projects that need accurate heading and orientation sensing.

The three-axis magnetic field sensor measures the Earth’s magnetic field accurately in three dimensions, giving precise heading and orientation data. The module reports the magnetic heading in real time, which makes it suitable for navigation, positioning and similar projects.

The electronic compass module is easy to use and to set up and can be built into a wide range of applications, including robotics, drones, industrial automation and consumer electronics. It works with a wide range of microcontrollers and development platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry, so it fits into any project.

Technical specifications
  • Communication with an external MCU/microcontroller: I2C
  • Measuring range from ± 1.3 gauss to ± 8 gauss
  • 12 bit A/D converter
  • It carries two 4.7Kohm pull-up resistors on the chip SDA and SCL lines.
  • It uses an internal 3.3V voltage regulator.
  • Compatible with Arduino, Raspberry and similar boards.
Pin configuration
Three-axis digital compass module

Technical details

Supply voltage 3.3V~5V DC
Dimensions 13.5mm x 14.5mm
VCC 3V-5V DC
GND ground
SCL analogue input (A5)
SDA analogue input (A4)
DRDY not connected

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