Sensor Workshop at ITP :: Reports / HMC 6352

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Both Adafruit and Sparkfun use the HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms in two diverse modules. Sparkfun uses this compass module in a breakout board which is simple and easy to use ~~with ....... Parallax has used this module in a six pin breakout~~ board ~~which is als~~

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Both Adafruit and Sparkfun use the HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms in two diverse modules. Sparkfun uses this compass module in a breakout board which is simple and easy to use. Parallax has used this module in a six pin breakout board.

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[[http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/sens/29323_HoneywellHMC6352Compass-v1.0.pdf | ~~Adafruit~~ Data Sheet]]

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[[http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/sens/29323_HoneywellHMC6352Compass-v1.0.pdf | Parallax Data Sheet]]

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~~[[http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/sens/29323_HoneywellHMC6352Compass-v1.0.pdf | Parallax Data Sheet]]~~

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[[http://rubenlaguna.com/wp/2009/03/19/arduino-library-for-hmc6352/|Download Arduino Library here]]
[[Code.hmc6352example| Sample arduino code]]

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*[[http://rubenlaguna.com/wp/2009/03/19/arduino-library-for-hmc6352/|Download Arduino Library here]]
*[[Code.hmc6352example| Sample arduino code]]

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'''Arduino Code'''
[[http://rubenlaguna.com/wp/2009/03/19/arduino-library-for-hmc6352/|Download Arduino Library here]]
[[Code.hmc6352example| Sample arduino code]]

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Both Adafruit and Sparkfun use the HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms in two diverse modules. ~~The Adafruit version~~

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Both Adafruit and Sparkfun use the HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms in two diverse modules. Sparkfun uses this compass module in a breakout board which is simple and easy to use with ....... Parallax has used this module in a six pin breakout board which is als

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[[http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/sens/29323_HoneywellHMC6352Compass-v1.0.pdf | Adafruit Data Sheet]]
Sparkfun Data Sheet

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The HMC6352 Compass Module provides a direct heading angle and includes internal calibration algorithms within its firmware. Temperature compensation and calibration are built in, as well as protection against stray magnetic ~~fields~~.

The HMC6352 Compass Module uses the Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms made by Honeywell. The ~~Two~~-~~Axis Compass with Algorithms~~ data sheet contains information directly related to the compass while both Adafruit and Sparkfun have used this module in an easy to use pin configuration which is available from their websites.

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The HMC6352 Compass Module provides a direct heading angle and includes internal calibration algorithms within its firmware. Temperature compensation and calibration are built in, as well as protection against stray magnetic field.

The HMC6352 Compass Module uses the Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms made by Honeywell. The [[http://www51.honeywell.com/aero/common/documents/myaerospacecatalog-documents/Missiles-Munitions/HMC6352.pdf | Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms]] data sheet contains information directly related to the compass while both Adafruit and Sparkfun have used this module in an easy to use pin configuration which is available from their websites.

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The HMC6352 Compass Module uses the Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms made by Honeywell. The Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms data sheet ~~is available here. Both Adafruit and Sparkfun have used this module and applied and~~ easy to use pin configuration which is available from their websites.

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The HMC6352 Compass Module uses the Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms made by Honeywell. The Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms data sheet contains information directly related to the compass while both Adafruit and Sparkfun have used this module in an easy to use pin configuration which is available from their websites.

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The HMC6352 Compass Module uses the Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms made by Honeywell. The Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms data sheet is available here. Both Adafruit and Sparkfun have used this module and applied and easy to use pin configuration which is available from their websites.

*[[http://www.sparkfun.com/products/7915 | Sparkfun]]
*[[https://www.adafruit.com/products/244 | Adafruit]]

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'''Available'''

*[[http://www.sparkfun.com/products/7915 | Sparkfun]]
*[[https://www.adafruit.com/products/244 | Adafruit]]

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[[http://www51.honeywell.com/aero/common/documents/myaerospacecatalog-documents/Missiles-Munitions/HMC6352.pdf | Honeywell 2-Axis Compass with Algorithms]]

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[[http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/sens/29323_HoneywellHMC6352Compass-v1.0.pdf | Parallax Data Sheet]]

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~~MAKE SURE TO READ DATA SHEET AND SEE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE WAY THE I2C PROTOCOL READS DATA FROM THE COMPASS MODULE~~

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*[[http://www.sparkfun.com/products/7915 | Sparkfun]]
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'''Available'''
[[http://www.sparkfun.com/products/7915 | Sparkfun]]
Adafruit

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[[http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Components/HMC6352.pdf | ~~Sparkfun~~ Data Sheet]]

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[[http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Components/HMC6352.pdf | Honeywell Data Sheet]]

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Sparkfun Video - HOW TO VIDEO

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[[http://youtu.be/sBKHdt0OdPg | Sparkfun Video - Digital Compass Modules with Engineer Chris Taylor]]

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The [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/244 | HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass]] with Algorithms combines a two-axis magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor from Honeywell, with the required analog and digital support circuits for heading computation. This product provides an electronic compass function using two-axis magnetic field sensing. Typical applications include; wireless phones with compassing, GPS/compass personal navigation, vehicle telematics, and dish antenna positioning.

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The [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/244 | HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass]] with Algorithms combines a two-axis magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor from Honeywell, with the required analog and digital support circuits for heading computation. This product provides an electronic compass function using two-axis magnetic field sensing.

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The [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/244 | HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass]] with Algorithms combines a two-axis magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor from Honeywell, with the required analog and digital support circuits for heading computation. This product provides an electronic compass function using two-axis magnetic field sensing. Typical applications include wireless phones with compassing, GPS/compass personal navigation, vehicle telematics and dish antenna positioning.

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The ~~Compass with Algorithms~~

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The [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/244 | HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass]] with Algorithms combines a two-axis magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor from Honeywell, with the required analog and digital support circuits for heading computation. This product provides an electronic compass function using two-axis magnetic field sensing.

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� Wide voltage supply range (2.7�5.0 VDC) for use with most microcontrollers

� Digital output (I^2 C) to nearest 0.1�

� Built-in calibration for an average error of 2.5�

� Internally calculates heading, simplifying software demands

� Stray magnetic field protection

� Low current consumption (typically 1 μA in standby mode, 1 mA full operation at 3 VDC)

� Compact, breadboard-friendly 6-pin DIP module package

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*Wide voltage supply range (2.7�5.0 VDC) for use with most microcontrollers
*Digital output (I^2 C) to nearest 0.1�
*Built-in calibration for an average error of 2.5�
*Internally calculates heading, simplifying software demands
*Stray magnetic field protection
*Low current consumption (typically 1 μA in standby mode, 1 mA full operation at 3 VDC)
*Compact, breadboard-friendly 6-pin DIP module package

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� Heading detection for small robots and RC cars
� Model airplane heading hold

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*Heading detection for small robots and RC cars
*Model airplane heading hold

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� Provide headings when GPS signals cannot be used
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*Provide headings when GPS signals cannot be used
*Use as a reference for orienting gyroscopes

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~~Voltages:~~

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3 Operating temperature: -4 to +158 �F (-20 to +70 �C)
4 Dimensions: 0.46 x 0.59 x 0.54 in (11.7 mm x 14.7 mm x 13.7 mm)

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#Operating temperature: -4 to +158 �F (-20 to +70 �C)
#Dimensions: 0.46 x 0.59 x 0.54 in (11.7 mm x 14.7 mm x 13.7 mm)

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1 Power requirements: 2.7�5.0 VDC; < 10 mA
2 Communication: 12C; 100 kbps max.

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#Power requirements: 2.7�5.0 VDC; < 10 mA
#Communication: 12C; 100 kbps max.

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The ~~HMC6352~~ Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms combines a two-axis magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor from Honeywell, with the required analog and digital support circuits for heading computation. This product provides an electronic compass function using two-axis magnetic field sensing. Typical applications include; wireless phones with compassing, GPS/compass personal navigation, vehicle telematics, and dish antenna positioning.

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The [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/244 | HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass]] with Algorithms combines a two-axis magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor from Honeywell, with the required analog and digital support circuits for heading computation. This product provides an electronic compass function using two-axis magnetic field sensing. Typical applications include; wireless phones with compassing, GPS/compass personal navigation, vehicle telematics, and dish antenna positioning.

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Features

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'''Features'''

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~~Applications~~

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'''Applications'''

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Electrical Characteristics

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'''Electrical Characteristics'''

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Sparkfun Video - HOW TO

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Sparkfun Video - HOW TO VIDEO

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MAKE SURE TO READ DATA SHEET AND SEE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE WAY THE I2C PROTOCOL READS DATA FROM THE COMPASS MODULE
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/*
* hmc6352example.pde
*
* Copyright (c) 2009 Ruben Laguna <ruben.laguna at gmail.com>. All rights reserved.
*
*
* This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
* it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
* the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
* (at your option) any later version.
*
* This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
* but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
* MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
* GNU General Public License for more details.
*
* You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
* along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
*/

#include <hmc6352.h>

//set up hmc6352
Hmc6352 hmc6352;

void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
delay(100);

Serial.print("RST\r\n");delay(100);
}

void loop()
{
hmc6352.wake();
float a = hmc6352.getHeading();
hmc6352.sleep();

Serial.print((int)a,DEC);
Serial.print("\r\n");

}

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Sparkfun Video - HOW TO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBKHdt0OdPg

[[http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Components/HMC6352.pdf | Sparkfun Data Sheet]]

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HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms The HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms combines a two-axis magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor from Honeywell, with the required analog and digital support circuits for heading computation. This product provides an electronic compass function using two-axis magnetic field sensing. Typical applications include; wireless phones with compassing, GPS/compass personal navigation, vehicle telematics, and dish antenna positioning.

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[+big+] HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms[+big+]

The HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms combines a two-axis magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor from Honeywell, with the required analog and digital support circuits for heading computation. This product provides an electronic compass function using two-axis magnetic field sensing. Typical applications include; wireless phones with compassing, GPS/compass personal navigation, vehicle telematics, and dish antenna positioning.

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[[http://rubenlaguna.com/wp/2009/03/19/arduino-library-for-hmc6352/|Download Arduino Library here]]

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https://www.adafruit.com/images/medium/HMC6352_MED.jpg

HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms The HMC6352 Two-Axis Compass with Algorithms combines a two-axis magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor from Honeywell, with the required analog and digital support circuits for heading computation. This product provides an electronic compass function using two-axis magnetic field sensing. Typical applications include; wireless phones with compassing, GPS/compass personal navigation, vehicle telematics, and dish antenna positioning.

The HMC6352 Compass Module is fully integrated and combines 2-axis magneto-resistive sensors with the required analog, digital, microprocessor and algorithms required for heading computation.
The HMC6352 Compass Module provides a direct heading angle and includes internal calibration algorithms within its firmware. Temperature compensation and calibration are built in, as well as protection against stray magnetic fields.

Features

� Wide voltage supply range (2.7�5.0 VDC) for use with most microcontrollers
� Digital output (I^2 C) to nearest 0.1�

� Built-in calibration for an average error of 2.5�

� Internally calculates heading, simplifying software demands

� Stray magnetic field protection

� Low current consumption (typically 1 μA in standby mode, 1 mA full operation at 3 VDC)

� Compact, breadboard-friendly 6-pin DIP module package

Applications
� Provide headings when GPS signals cannot be used
� Use as a reference for orienting gyroscopes
� Heading detection for small robots and RC cars
� Model airplane heading hold

Electrical Characteristics
Voltages

1 Power requirements: 2.7�5.0 VDC; < 10 mA
2 Communication: 12C; 100 kbps max.
3 Operating temperature: -4 to +158 �F (-20 to +70 �C)
4 Dimensions: 0.46 x 0.59 x 0.54 in (11.7 mm x 14.7 mm x 13.7 mm)

Pin Description

Download Arduino Library here

Sample Arduino Code
/*
* hmc6352example.pde
*
* Copyright (c) 2009 Ruben Laguna <ruben.laguna at gmail.com>. All rights reserved.
*
*
* This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
* it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
* the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
* (at your option) any later version.
*
* This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
* but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
* MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
* GNU General Public License for more details.
*
* You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
* along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
*/

#include <hmc6352.h>

//set up hmc6352
Hmc6352 hmc6352;

void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
delay(100);

Serial.print("RST\r\n");delay(100);
}

void loop()
{
hmc6352.wake();
float a = hmc6352.getHeading();
hmc6352.sleep();

Serial.print((int)a,DEC);
Serial.print("\r\n");

}

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