28029 Parallax Inc, 28029 Datasheet - Page 142

• Manufacturer Part Number: 28029
• Description: KIT PARTS SMART SENSORS W/TEXT
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 28029

• Accessory Type: Parts Kit
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: BASIC Stamp® or Javelin Modules
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• Other names: 28029PAR

Figure 4-9: Compass at 0° and 90°
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Procedure
When you run CalibrateCompass.bs2, it will prompt you to align your board to various
angles on the compass printout, and to press the enter key after each one. The first two
angles (0 and 90°) are shown in Figure 4-9.
√
√
√
a.
mechanical compass on your work surface. The direction of north it indicates
should not change.
interference.
Use the mechanical compass to align the 0° line with magnetic north as shown in
Figure 4-8.
Tape the printout to the table making sure not to disturb the sheet as you do so.
Set the mechanical compass well away from your printout.
If it does, find a different location without magnetic
b.
Figure 4-8
Aligning to Magnetic
North