cheap electronic compass

[Vizier87]

Erm.. I contacted Digikey and it seems they ran out of these.. I wouldn't bet my hopes too high if I were you.
Inform us if you manage to buy it. You'd be doin' me a favor for that, man.

 

[etechdude]

Check Mouser -- I'm sure I've got some from them in the past.

 

[3v0]

Mouser has them 771-KMZ51-T/R a bit less then digikey.

Has anyone found a schematic on using these with a PIC or other uC ?

3v0

 

[Vizier87]

Mouser has them 771-KMZ51-T/R a bit less then digikey.

Has anyone found a schematic on using these with a PIC or other uC ?

3v0

I found this https://www.electro-tech-online.com/attachments/kmz51_compasssensor_circuit1_2104-gif.36541/
, but I haven't started on it yet since I couldn't buy it!

SMDs are tricky, since I'm using doughnut boards. Hmm. But thanks for the link.

 

[Vizier87]

I contacted NXP (the company producing KMZ51/52) about the product and they replied:

NXP Semiconductors answer:

Thank You for Contacting NXP Semiconductors.

This part is being discontinued as of December 31 2009.
The last time buy date was June 30 2009.

 

[gant88]

Electronic Compass OSD

Hi,

I am working on lightning research using a low light camera. We have a GPS that calculates UTC timing and embeds the timing on the video (OSD). In addition, I would like to add an electronic compass that I can add to the video using OSD to know the direction the camera is pointing.

Any recommendations?

Thank you,

Guillermo

 

[Vizier87]

Hi, welcome here.

Dinsmore makes 'em as well, since the KMZ51/52 is discontinued from production. Otherwise, Farnell/Digikey offers better ones at much higher prices. Anyway, start a new thread for your question next time...

 

[gant88]

Thank you Vizier, I will
I will check that company to see what i can find