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compass module (NSEW)

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2001-07-24 18:48 in General Discussion
Try;
http://www.wirz.com/products/0181/index.html
ACJacques

Leroy Hall, Senior wrote:
>
> Where can I get one of those Compass modules that output a switch
> closure depending on direction it is pointed??
>
> Kind regards & thanks,
>
> Leroy
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-07-24 17:18
    Where can I get one of those Compass modules that output a switch
    closure depending on direction it is pointed??


    Kind regards & thanks,


    Leroy


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-07-24 18:48
    If you are creative you could use a collection of Hall Effect switches and
    a regular blade compass. The ratio of the various outputs and the polarity
    should be enough to tell direction.

    John :-#)#

    At 09:18 AM 24/07/2001, you wrote:

    >Where can I get one of those Compass modules that output a switch
    >closure depending on direction it is pointed??
    >
    >
    >Kind regards & thanks,
    >
    >
    >Leroy
    >
    >
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    >
    > *******************************************************
    > * Leroy Hall *
    > * 317 Cherokee Drive *
    > * Loveland, Ohio - USA 45140-2404 *
    > *******************************************************
    > * Phone: (513) 697-7539 *
    > * Cell : (513) 300-8632 *
    > * Email: leroy@f... *
    > * Home page URL: http://home.fuse.net/leroy/ *
    > * Resume URL: http://home.fuse.net/leroy/resume.htm *
    > *******************************************************
    > * Leroy Hall *
    > * 317 Cherokee Drive *
    > * Loveland, Ohio - USA 45140-2404 *
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    >
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