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Can I replace the DIYDrones-HMC5843 with Sparkfun-HMC5843

Posted by Alex on October 27, 2010 at 9:50pm

Hi All:

 

    I need to use the HCM5843 magnetometer in my project urgently. Howver, now in our DIYDrones store, it is out of stock.

 

    I am wondering Can I replace the DIYDrones-HMC5843 with Sparkfun-HMC5843?

 

    It seems that they are the same in terms of the output format and sensor chip. Only the apprearance is different.

 

    Any suggestion and information is appreicated.

 

    Thanks in advance.

 

Alex

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  • Developer
    Jean-Louis Naudin November 7, 2010 at 12:55pm
    Hello, I need some help here about the magnetometer. I have a HMC5843 (the red board) from Sparkfun and I would like to reset de magnetometer to its factory default state, because after a setup error, the magnetomer gives me now bad values (I.e.: MagX:-32, MagY:32, MagZ:-32,)...
    Could someone can give me an answer here.
    Thanks for your help,
    Jean-Louis
  • Overwatch October 28, 2010 at 12:09am
    It's the exact same sensor, so yes, of course you can.

    The only difference (for you) is that the DIYD unit has an onboard voltage translator - you won't be able to hook up the Sparkfun (3V) unit to a 5V Ardupilot directly. It would kill the sensor.
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