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Digital Compass for NXT (CMPS-Nx)

CMPS-Nx

CMPS-Nx is a digital magnetic compass specifically designed for NXT.
This compass can be used as a digital sensor on NXT to detect deviation from magnetic north pole (heading). You can use this on your robot to track a certain heading or follow paths with reference to magnetic north. This compass uses orthogonal two-axis magnetic sensor from Honeywell (HMC1052).

  • CMPS-Nx V2.0 works with NXT-G, NBC/NXC, LeJOS and RobotC
  • Multiple reading modes (Byte/Int/Float)
  • Dual sampling frequency (European/North American)
  • Resolution of 0.1 degrees with NBC and RobotC
  • Resolution of 1.44 degrees with NXT-G
  • Intuitive command interface
  • Maximum power consumption: 11.5mA at 4.7V

Does not include the Technic connectors shown in picture. (These connectors are part of Mindstorms(TM) NXT kit.)
Download the user guide here.

NZ$74.95
Price includes GST
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This video was taken with NXT robot on a platform. NXT was programmed to orient itself to constant magnetic heading. When the platform is shifted, NXT notices the change in the heading, and aligns itself to the programmed heading.

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