New Compass Module From Honeywell/Sparkfun

[mattweisz]

I ran across this today - What does everyone think?

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Compass 2-Axis Integrated Solution - HMC6352

Simple I2C interface
2.7 to 5.2V supply range
1 to 20Hz selectable update rate
True drop-in solution
0.5 degree heading resolution
1 degree repeatability
Supply current : 1mA @ 3V

Price: $59.95

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=7915


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[sigve]

hi i have just got this compass module but have som problems getting it to work, maby som of the electronics gurus in here can help me?

the thread on the sparkfun forum : http://www.sparkfun.com/cgi-bin/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4975

thanks:D

[Tom Harper]

Seems like a good deal since the part lists for $90 on DigiKey. Just may have to get me one of these.