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Unread 23-05-2007, 08:38
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Re: Interfacing a digital compass with the RC

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Originally Posted by Protronie View Post
Please forgive a uninformed question but,
How would you use a digital compress in a robot?
And wouldn't the electronics and metal of the robot throw it off a few dozen degrees?
Especially when inside a building.
That is part of the high current pulse for cal, etc. Car compass modules use this type of device. It requires some thought and planning as to placement but it is done all the time. Cars don't really need to depend on direction when inside a building or structure so it is usually not a problem. I have had a car compass go a little whacky inside big garages or undergound though.
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