The Grove - Magnetometer Sensor v1.0 can measure magnetic field 1000 times more precisely than classic integrated IC solutions (eg. Bosch BMM150, HMC5883L).
Such strong sensitivity to magnetic field changes opens a completely new range of possibilities that can one measured with magnetic sensors like:
- a metal detector that can detect objects at great depths (10m)
- detection of the presence of vehicles/traffic counter
- walk-through safety inspection/weapon detector
- aurora monitor
- solar storm detection
- space weather observatory
- earth magnetic field monitoring
In this project, we show how easy it is to connect The Grove - Magnetometer Sensor v1.0 to Arudino and start reading its measurements.
The sensor must be powered with 5V and comes with two outputs:
A-OUT - an analog out where voltage changes with magnetic field strength from 0V to 3V that matches the full output range of a sensor
D-OUT - a frequency output where frequency changes with the magnetic field from around 40kHz - 130kHz
In this example, we present how to display digital output frequency reading at the 2x16 display.
The screwdriver was used to change/bend the magnetic field around the sensor.
Get StartedHardware Connection
Step 1.
- Connect Grove Base Shield V2.0 to Arduino UNO
- Magnetometer Sensor v1.0 to D2 port
- Connect the display to any of the I2C ports.
Step 2.
- Copy the demo code into your Arduino IDE and upload it.
Step 3.
- Move a magnetic or ferromagnetic object by the sensor and observe readings.
Are you interested in more projects and products related to flux-gate magnetometers like:
- DIY magnetometer/metal detector kit
- super sensitive 3-axis magnetometer solutions
- possibility to observe magnetomer data remote on your smartphone
please visit: https://www.fgsensors.com/
Tech SupportFor support and feedback contact: fgsensors@gmail.com.
CreditsBig thanks to Seeed studio to help manufacture this sensor, especially Amanda for all her support.
If you are interested to develop own Seeed studio sensor click here.
If you are interested in the PCBA service we recommend the Seeed fusion PCBA service.
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