{"product_id":"diy-arduino-digital-compass-kit-qmc5883l-hmc5883l-16x2-lcd","title":"DIY - Arduino Digital Compass Kit - QMC5883L\/HMC5883L, 16x2 LCD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis DIY project builds a digital compass. An Arduino Nano reads a GY-271 (QMC5883L\/HMC5883L) magnetometer and shows your heading on a 16x2 LCD display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GY-271 module measures the earth's magnetic field along three axes over I2C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Arduino Nano converts the readings into a heading angle and compass direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heading is displayed live on the 16x2 LCD as you rotate the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplete Parts List\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Nano C Type V3 ATMEGA328 with Soldered Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGY-271 QMC5883L\/HMC5883L 3-axis Electronic Compass Module Magnetic Field Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16×2 LCD Display with Pre-Soldered I2C Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 Points Mini Solderless Prototype PCB Breadboard High Quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB102 Adjustable Breadboard Power Supply Module (3.3V \u0026amp; 5V) for Arduino \u0026amp; Raspberry Pi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumper Wire 10 Pin Male To Female 20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumper Wire 10 Pin Male To Male 20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou Will Also Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA USB-A to USB-C cable to connect the Arduino Nano C-Type to your computer and upload code — not included in this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigation demos\u003c\/strong\u003e - a working electronic compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobotics\u003c\/strong\u003e - add heading awareness to a robot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI2C learning\u003c\/strong\u003e - practise reading an I2C sensor and driving an I2C LCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull Build Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step instructions and code for this exact project are on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitkraft.in\/blogs\/project\/building-an-arduino-based-digital-compass-with-qmc5883l-hmc5883l-sensor-kitkraft-diy-guide\"\u003eProject Hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need coding experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e No prior experience is required - this kit is built around one specific project, and the full code is freely available. See the build guide above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tools do I need beyond what's included?\u003c\/strong\u003e A computer with the free Arduino IDE (or ESP8266 board support, where applicable) installed to upload the code. No soldering is required for this build. You'll also need a USB-A to USB-C cable to connect the board — not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse the parts afterward?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes - every component in this kit is a standard, reusable part you can use in future projects, not a single-use kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitkraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49414018334859,"sku":"KKPRJ0032","price":899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1908\/0075\/files\/DIY_-_Arduino_Digital_Compass_Kit_-_QMC5883L_HMC5883L__16x2__square.jpg?v=1790830773","url":"https:\/\/www.kitkraft.in\/products\/diy-arduino-digital-compass-kit-qmc5883l-hmc5883l-16x2-lcd","provider":"Kitkraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}