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QMC5883
COMPASS SENSOR HMC5883L -
Honeywell HMC5883 is discontinued. Compass sensor made by QTY company QMC5883L is available.
Do not try Adafruit library with this module. It works on different library ( in download link below )
The I2C address of QMC5883L is 0x0D & not 0x1E .
Rs.290/-
Specification:
Plate size: 16 x 18 mm
Supply voltage: 3.3V or 5V
Pin spacing: 2.54mm
Low power consumption:
Power sleep mode: 2.5 microamp
Measurement mode: 0.1mA
I2C address is different and also control registers are different from Honeywell
Description:
Digital output: I2C digital output, interface design is very convenient.
HMC5883L integrates all required resistors and capacitors.
Only an external power supply, ground, SDA, SCL line can read data via IIC interface.
High precision: 1-
Supports automatic calibration procedures,
Built-
Main applications: smart phones, sports watches, handheld compass, automotive electronics, etc.
TUTORIAL LINKS :
Following are for Honeywell HMC5883 (not available now)
bildr blog
video tutorial
AVR code 328-