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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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[[File:Example.jpg|thumb|3-Axis Digital Accelerometer]]
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[[File:Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass.jpg|thumb|3-Axis Digital Compass]]
 
* The Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass module is designed to measure the direction and functions like to a compass.
 
* The Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass module is designed to measure the direction and functions like to a compass.
 
* It utilizes the HMC5883L chip. The HMC5883L includes high-resolution HMC118X series magneto-resistive sensors plus an ASIC containing amplification, automatic degaussing strap drivers, offset cancellation, and a 12-bit ADC that enables 1° to 2° compass heading accuracy. It achieves 2 milli-gauss field resolution in ±8 gauss fields. These sensors’ solid-state construction with very low cross-axis sensitivity is designed to measure both the direction and the magnitude of Earth’s magnetic fields, from milli-gauss to 8 gauss.  It has an I2C serial bus interface.
 
* It utilizes the HMC5883L chip. The HMC5883L includes high-resolution HMC118X series magneto-resistive sensors plus an ASIC containing amplification, automatic degaussing strap drivers, offset cancellation, and a 12-bit ADC that enables 1° to 2° compass heading accuracy. It achieves 2 milli-gauss field resolution in ±8 gauss fields. These sensors’ solid-state construction with very low cross-axis sensitivity is designed to measure both the direction and the magnitude of Earth’s magnetic fields, from milli-gauss to 8 gauss.  It has an I2C serial bus interface.
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* It integrates a 3.3V power conversion IC allowing it to be powered by an external 5V power source. It can be controlled by an I2C master.  
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* It integrates a 3.3V power conversion IC allowing it to be powered by an external 5V power source. It can be controlled by an I2C master.
  
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
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|SCL    || I2C SCL
 
|SCL    || I2C SCL
 
|-  
 
|-  
−
|5V      || Power 5V
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|5V      || Supply Voltage 5V
 
|-
 
|-
 
|GND    || Ground
 
|GND    || Ground
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[[File:三轴重力.png|frameless|400px|三轴重力加速度]]
 
[[File:三轴重力.png|frameless|400px|三轴重力加速度]]
  
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==下载Matrix源码==
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<!---
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Matrix配件相关的代码是完全是开源的，统一由一个仓库进行管理：git://github.com/friendlyarm/matrix.git <br>
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==Download Matrix Source Code==
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该仓库里不同的分支代表着Matrix配件所支持的不同开发板。<br>
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All the matrix modules' code samples are open source. They are maintained on GitHub - https://github.com/friendlyarm/matrix.git <br>
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* nanopi分支包含了Matrix对NanoPi的支持；
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Each branch in this hub contains the matrix modules' code samples for a board that the matrix modules can work with.<br>
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* tiny4412分支包含了Matrix对Tiny4412的支持；
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* The nanopi branch contains the matrix modules' code samples for the NanoPi
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* raspberrypi分支包含了Matrix对RaspberryPi的支持；
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* The nanopi 2 branch contains the matrix modules' code samples for the NanoPi 2
 +
* The tiny4412 branch contains the matrix modules' code samples for the Tiny4412
 +
* The raspberrypi branch contains the matrix modules' code samples for the RaspberryPi
  
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在主机PC上安装git，以Ubuntu14.04为例
+
Please follow the steps below to get the source code:<br>
 +
Install the git utility on a PC running Ubuntu14.04
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ sudo apt-get install git
 
$ sudo apt-get install git
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
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克隆Matrix配件代码仓库
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Clone the matrix code from GitHub
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
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$ git clone git://github.com/friendlyarm/matrix.git
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$ git clone https://github.com/friendlyarm/matrix.git
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
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克隆完成后会得到一个matrix目录，里面存放着所有Matrix配件的代码。
+
If this is successful a "matrix" directory will be generated, which will contain all the matrix modules' code samples.
 +
--->
  
−
==与NanoPi连接使用==
+
 
−
===准备工作===
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==Applications==
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在NanoPi上运行Debian系统，然后在主机PC上安装并使用相应的编译器。参考wiki：[[NanoPi/zh|NanoPi]] <br>
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===Connect to NanoPi M1===
−
注意：必须使用nanopi-v4.1.y-matrix分支编译出来的内核。<br>
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Refer to the following connection diagram to connect the module to the NanoPi M1:<br>
−
下载NanoPi内核源代码并编译
+
[[File:Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_m1.jpg|frameless|600px|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_m1]]
 +
 
 +
Connection Details:
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass || NanoPi M1     
 +
|-
 +
|SDA    || Pin3
 +
|-
 +
|SCL    || Pin5
 +
|-
 +
|5V    || Pin4
 +
|-
 +
|GND    || Pin6
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Connect to NanoPi 2===
 +
Refer to the following connection diagram to connect the module to the NanoPi 2:<br>
 +
[[File:Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_2.jpg|frameless|600px|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_2]]
 +
 
 +
Connection Details:
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass || NanoPi 2     
 +
|-
 +
|SDA    || Pin3
 +
|-
 +
|SCL    || Pin5
 +
|-
 +
|5V    || Pin4
 +
|-
 +
|GND    || Pin6
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Connect to NanoPi M2 / NanoPi 2 Fire===
 +
Refer to the following connection diagram to connect the module to the NanoPi M2/ NanoPi 2 Fire.<br>
 +
[[File:Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_m2.jpg|frameless|600px|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_m2]]
 +
 
 +
Connection Details:
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass || NanoPi M2     
 +
|-
 +
|SDA    || Pin3
 +
|-
 +
|SCL    || Pin5
 +
|-
 +
|5V    || Pin4
 +
|-
 +
|GND    || Pin6
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Connect to NanoPC-T2===
 +
Refer to the following connection diagram to connect the module to the NanoPC-T2<br>
 +
[[File:Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopc-T2.jpg|frameless|600px|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_NanoPC-T2]]
 +
 
 +
Connection Details:
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass || NanoPC-T2
 +
|-
 +
|SDA    || Pin6
 +
|-
 +
|SCL    || Pin5
 +
|-
 +
|5V    || Pin29
 +
|-
 +
|GND    || Pin30
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
<!---
 +
==Connect to NanoPi 2==
 +
===Hardware Connection===
 +
Please refer to the following connection diagram to connect the Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass to the NanoPi 2:<br>
 +
[[File:Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_2.jpg|frameless|600px|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_2]]
 +
 
 +
Connection Details:
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
|Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass || NanoPi 2     
 +
|-
 +
|SDA    || Pin3
 +
|-
 +
|SCL    || Pin5
 +
|-
 +
|5V    || Pin4
 +
|-
 +
|GND    || Pin6
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Compile Test Program===
 +
Please login the matrix hub and enter the nanopi2 branch
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 +
$ cd matrix
 +
$ git checkout nanopi2
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
 
 +
Compile the Matrix code
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 +
$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux- clean
 +
$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux-
 +
$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux- install
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
Note: please make sure to install the cross compiler "arm-linux-gcc-4.9.3" on your PC, which is used to compile files for the NanoPi 2.<br>
 +
Generated library files are under the "install/lib" directory. The test program is under the "install/usr/bin" directory. The modules are under the "modules" directory.<br>
 +
The modules are under the "modules" directory. The driver's source code is in github: https://github.com/friendlyarm/linux-3.4.y.git <br>
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
===Run Test Program===
 +
 
 +
Please insert a TF card which is flashed with Debian to a Linux host and mount its boot and rootfs sections.<br>
 +
We assume the rootfs is mounted to /media/rootfs then please run the following commands to copy the module, library and test program to the card.<br>
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 +
$ cp modules /media/rootfs/ -r
 +
$ cp install/lib/* /media/rootfs/lib/ -d
 +
$ cp install/usr/bin/* /media/rootfs/usr/bin/
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
 
 +
Insert this TF card to your NanoPi 2, power on and run the following command to start the matrix-compass program.<br>
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 +
$ matrix-compass
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
Note: this module is not plug and play therefore before running the module please make sure it is connected to a NanoPi 2.<br>
 +
Here is what you should expect:<br>
 +
[[File:matrix-compass_result.png|frameless|600px|matrix-compass_result]]
 +
 
 +
===Code Sample===
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="c">
 +
int main(int argc, char ** argv)
 +
{
 +
    int devFD;
 +
    double angle;
 +
 
 +
    if ((devFD = hmc5883Init()) == -1) {
 +
        printf("Fail to init hmc5883\n");
 +
        return -1;
 +
    }
 +
 
 +
    if ((angle = hmc5883Read(devFD)) == -1) {
 +
        printf("Fail to read hmc5883\n");
 +
        hmc5883DeInit(devFD);
 +
        return -1;
 +
    }
 +
    printf("The angle is %f\n", angle);
 +
    printf("You are heading ");
 +
    if((angle < 22.5) || (angle > 337.5 )) {         
 +
        printf("South\n");
 +
    }
 +
    else if((angle > 22.5) && (angle < 67.5 )) {
 +
        printf("South-West\n");
 +
    }
 +
    else if((angle > 67.5) && (angle < 112.5 )) { 
 +
        printf("West\n");
 +
    }
 +
    else if((angle > 112.5) && (angle < 157.5 )) { 
 +
        printf("North-West\n");
 +
    }
 +
    else if((angle > 157.5) && (angle < 202.5 )) { 
 +
        printf("North\n");
 +
    }
 +
    else if((angle > 202.5) && (angle < 247.5 )) { 
 +
        printf("NorthEast\n");
 +
    }
 +
    else if((angle > 247.5) && (angle < 292.5 )) { 
 +
        printf("East\n");
 +
    }
 +
    else if((angle > 292.5) && (angle < 337.5 )) { 
 +
        printf("SouthEast\n");
 +
    }
 +
    hmc5883DeInit(devFD);
 +
    return 0;
 +
}
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
 
 +
==Connect to NanoPi==
 +
===Preparations===
 +
Please install a Debian on a NanoPi and an appropriate cross compiler on a PC. Please refer to wiki: [[NanoPi/zh|NanoPi]] <br>
 +
Compile a NanoPi kernel. Note: please use the kernel's source code from the nanopi-v4.1.y-matrix branch.<br>
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ git clone https://github.com/friendlyarm/linux-4.x.y.git
 
$ git clone https://github.com/friendlyarm/linux-4.x.y.git
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</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
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===硬件连接===
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===Hardware Connection===
−
参考下图连接模块Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass和NanoPi <br>
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Please refer to the following connection diagram to connect the Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass module to the NanoPi <br>
 
[[File:matrix-3_axis_digital_compass_nanopi.jpg|frameless|600px|matrix-3_axis_digital_compass_nanopi]]
 
[[File:matrix-3_axis_digital_compass_nanopi.jpg|frameless|600px|matrix-3_axis_digital_compass_nanopi]]
  
−
连接说明：
+
Connection Details:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
|-
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|}
 
|}
  
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===编译测试程序===
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===Compile Test Program===
−
进入matrix代码仓库，切换到nanopi分支
+
Please login the matrix hub and enter the nanopi branch
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ cd matrix
 
$ cd matrix
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</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
−
编译Matrix配件代码
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Compile the matrix code
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux- clean
 
$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux- clean
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$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux- install
 
$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux- install
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
−
注意：请确保你的主机PC当前使用的交叉编译器为NanoPi-Debian配套的arm-linux-gcc-4.4.3。<br>
+
Note: please make sure to install the cross compiler "arm-linux-gcc-4.4.3" on your PC, which is used to compile files for the NanoPi-Debian.<br>
−
编译出来的库文件位于install/lib目录下，而测试程序则位于install/usr/bin目录下，模块Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass对应的测试程序为matrix-3_axis_digital_compass。<br>
+
Generated library files are under the "install/lib" directory. Applications are under the "install/usr/bin" directory. The test program for the "Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass" module is "matrix-compass".<br>
  
−
===运行测试程序===
+
===Run Test Program===
−
拷贝matrix相关的库文件和测试程序到NanoPi的文件系统上
+
Please copy the library files and test program to the NanoPi
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ cp install/usr/bin/* nanopi_rootfs/usr/bin/
 
$ cp install/usr/bin/* nanopi_rootfs/usr/bin/
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</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
−
然后启动NanoPi，在Debian的shell终端中执行如下命令运行模块Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass的测试程序 <br>
+
Power on the NanoPi and run the following command in Debian's terminal <br>
−
注意：此模块并不支持热插拔，启动系统前需要确保硬件正常连接。
+
Note: this module is not plug and play therefore before running the module please make sure it is connected to a NanoPi.
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ matrix-3_axis_digital_compass
 
$ matrix-3_axis_digital_compass
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
−
===代码展示===
+
===Code Sample===
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="c">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="c">
 
int main(int argc, char ** argv)
 
int main(int argc, char ** argv)
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</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
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==与Tiny4412连接使用==
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==Connect to Tiny4412==
−
===准备工作===
+
===Preparations===
−
参考Tiny4412光盘里的《友善之臂Ubuntu使用手册》，在Tiny4412上运行UbuntuCore系统，然后在主机PC上安装并使用相应的编译器。<br>
+
Please refer to the Tiny4412's user's manual to install a UbuntuCore on the Tiny4412 and install an appropriate cross compiler on a PC.<br>
−
注意：只能使用Tiny4412SDK-1506的底板。
+
Note: only the Tiny4412SDK-1506 carrier board can work with this module.
  
−
===硬件连接===
+
===Hardware Connection===
−
参考下图连接模块Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass和Tiny4412 <br>
+
Please refer to the following diagram to connect the Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass to the Tiny4412 <br>
 
[[File:matrix-3_axis_digital_compass_tiny4412.jpg|frameless|600px|matrix-3_axis_digital_compass_tiny4412]]
 
[[File:matrix-3_axis_digital_compass_tiny4412.jpg|frameless|600px|matrix-3_axis_digital_compass_tiny4412]]
  
−
连接说明：
+
Connection Details:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
|-
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|}
 
|}
  
−
===编译测试程序===
+
===Compile Test Program===
−
进入matrix代码仓库，切换到tiny4412分支
+
Please login the Matrix hub and enter the matrix-tiny4412 branch
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ cd matrix
 
$ cd matrix
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</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
−
编译Matrix配件代码
+
Compile the matrix code
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux-gnueabihf- clean
 
$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux-gnueabihf- clean
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$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux-gnueabihf- install
 
$ make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux-gnueabihf- install
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
−
注意：请确保你的主机PC当前使用的交叉编译器为tiny4412-UbuntuCore配套的arm-linux-gnueabihf-gcc-4.7.3。<br>
+
Note: please make sure to install the cross compiler "arm-linux-gnueabihf-gcc-4.7.3" on your PC, which is used to compile files for the Tiny4412-UbuntuCore.<br>
−
编译出来的库文件位于install/lib目录下，而测试程序则位于install/usr/bin目录下，模块Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass对应的测试程序为matrix-3_axis_digital_compass。
+
Generated library files are under the "install/lib" directory. Applications are under the "install/usr/bin" directory. The test program for the "Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass" module is "matrix-compass".
  
−
===运行测试程序===
+
===Run Test Program===
−
拷贝matrix相关的库文件和测试程序到Tiny4412的UbuntuCore的文件系统上
+
Please copy the library files and test program to the Tiny4412
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ cp install/usr/bin/* tiny4412_rootfs/usr/bin/
 
$ cp install/usr/bin/* tiny4412_rootfs/usr/bin/
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</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
−
然后启动Tiny4412，在UbuntuCore的shell终端中执行如下命令运行模块Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass的测试程序 <br>
+
Power on the Tiny4412 and run the following command in UbuntuCore's terminal <br>
−
注意：此模块并不支持热插拔，启动系统前需要确保硬件正常连接。
+
Note: this module is not plug and play therefore before running the module please make sure it is connected to a Tiny4412.
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 
$ matrix-3_axis_digital_compass
 
$ matrix-3_axis_digital_compass
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
−
===代码展示===
+
===Code Sample===
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="c">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="c">
 
int main(int argc, char ** argv)
 
int main(int argc, char ** argv)
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</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
  
−
==与RaspberryPi连接使用==
+
==Connect to RaspberryPi==
  
−
==与Arduino连接使用==
+
==Connect to Arduino==
  
−
==相关资料==
+
--->
 +
 
 +
==Compile & Run Test Program==
 +
Boot your ARM board with Debian and copy the matrix code:
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 +
$ apt-get update && apt-get install git
 +
$ git clone https://github.com/friendlyarm/matrix.git
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
If your cloning is done successfully a "matrix" directory will be generated.
 +
 
 +
Compile and install Matrix:
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 +
$ cd matrix
 +
$ make && make install
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
 
 +
Run test program:
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 +
$ matrix-compass
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
Note: this module is not plug and play therefore before running the module please make sure it is connected to an ARM board.<br>
 +
Here is what you should observe:<br>
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 +
The angle is 305.2
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
305.2 is the angle's value whose range is 0 ~ 360.
 +
 
 +
==Code Sample==
 +
This Matrix code sample can work with all the ARM boards mentioned in this module's wiki. The name of this code sample is "matrix-3_axis_digital_compass". Here is its source code:
 +
<syntaxhighlight lang="c">
 +
int main(int argc, char ** argv)
 +
{
 +
    int devFD;
 +
    double angle;
 +
    int i2cDev = 0;
 +
   
 +
    if (boardInit() < 0) {
 +
        printf("Fail to init board\n");
 +
        return -1;
 +
    }
 +
   
 +
    if (argc == 2)
 +
        i2cDev = atoi(argv[1]);
 +
    if ((devFD = hmc5883Init(i2cDev)) == -1) {
 +
        printf("Fail to init hmc5883\n");
 +
        return -1;
 +
    }
 +
    if ((angle = hmc5883Read(devFD)) != -1) {
 +
        printf("The angle is %.1f\n", angle);
 +
    } else {
 +
        printf("Fail to read hmc5883\n");
 +
    }
 +
    hmc5883DeInit(devFD);
 +
   
 +
    return 0;
 +
}
 +
</syntaxhighlight>
 +
For more details about this APIs called in this code sample refer to [[Matrix API reference manual]] <br>
 +
 
 +
 
 +
==Resources==
 
[http://www51.honeywell.com/aero/common/documents/myaerospacecatalog-documents/Defense_Brochures-documents/HMC5883L_3-Axis_Digital_Compass_IC.pdf HMC5883L_3-Axis_Digital_Compass_IC.pdf]
 
[http://www51.honeywell.com/aero/common/documents/myaerospacecatalog-documents/Defense_Brochures-documents/HMC5883L_3-Axis_Digital_Compass_IC.pdf HMC5883L_3-Axis_Digital_Compass_IC.pdf]
 +
 +
==Update Log==
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===Feb-23-2016===
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* Added the description for "NanoPi 2 branch" in Section 4
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* Added driver's source code location in Section 5.2
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===June-16-2016===
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* Re-organized and simplified wiki

Latest revision as of 08:50, 7 July 2016

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1 Introduction

3-Axis Digital Compass
  • The Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass module is designed to measure the direction and functions like to a compass.
  • It utilizes the HMC5883L chip. The HMC5883L includes high-resolution HMC118X series magneto-resistive sensors plus an ASIC containing amplification, automatic degaussing strap drivers, offset cancellation, and a 12-bit ADC that enables 1° to 2° compass heading accuracy. It achieves 2 milli-gauss field resolution in ±8 gauss fields. These sensors’ solid-state construction with very low cross-axis sensitivity is designed to measure both the direction and the magnitude of Earth’s magnetic fields, from milli-gauss to 8 gauss. It has an I2C serial bus interface.
  • It integrates a 3.3V power conversion IC allowing it to be powered by an external 5V power source. It can be controlled by an I2C master.

2 Features

  • I2C，3.3V
  • 1° to 2° compass heading accuracy
  • 2.54 mm spacing pin
  • PCB Dimension(mm): 16 x 16

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  • Pin Description:
Pin Description
SDA I2C SDA
SCL I2C SCL
5V Supply Voltage 5V
GND Ground

3 Basic Device Operation

  • The Honeywell HMC5883L magnetoresistive sensor circuit is a trio of sensors and application specific support circuits to measure magnetic fields. With power supply applied, the sensor converts any incident magnetic field in the sensitive axis directions to a differential voltage output. The magnetoresistive sensors are made of a nickel-iron (Permalloy) thin-film and patterned as a resistive strip element. In the presence of a magnetic field, a change in the bridge resistive elements causes a corresponding change in voltage across the bridge outputs. These resistive elements are aligned together to have a common sensitive axis (indicated by arrows in the pinout diagram) that will provide positive voltage change with magnetic fields increasing in the sensitive direction. Because the output is only proportional to the magnetic field component along its axis, additional sensor bridges are placed at orthogonal directions to permit accurate measurement of magnetic field in any orientation.
  • The HMC5883L communicates via a two-wire I2C bus system as a slave device. It has 8-bit read address and 8-bit write address. This device supports standard and fast modes, 100kHz and 400kHz, respectively, but does not support the high speed mode (Hs). The bus bit format is an 8-bit Data/Address send and a 1-bit acknowledge bit. The format of the data bytes (payload) shall be case sensitive ASCII characters or binary data to the HMC5883L slave, and binary data returned. Negative binary values will be in two’s complement form. The default (factory) HMC5883L 8-bit slave address is 0x3C for write operations, or 0x3D for read operations.
  • The module has an I2C interface which complies to the I2C standard protocol and the connection diagram is as follows

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4 Applications

4.1 Connect to NanoPi M1

Refer to the following connection diagram to connect the module to the NanoPi M1:
Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_m1

Connection Details:

Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass NanoPi M1
SDA Pin3
SCL Pin5
5V Pin4
GND Pin6

4.2 Connect to NanoPi 2

Refer to the following connection diagram to connect the module to the NanoPi 2:
Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_2

Connection Details:

Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass NanoPi 2
SDA Pin3
SCL Pin5
5V Pin4
GND Pin6

4.3 Connect to NanoPi M2 / NanoPi 2 Fire

Refer to the following connection diagram to connect the module to the NanoPi M2/ NanoPi 2 Fire.
Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_nanopi_m2

Connection Details:

Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass NanoPi M2
SDA Pin3
SCL Pin5
5V Pin4
GND Pin6

4.4 Connect to NanoPC-T2

Refer to the following connection diagram to connect the module to the NanoPC-T2
Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass_NanoPC-T2

Connection Details:

Matrix-3_Axis_Digital_Compass NanoPC-T2
SDA Pin6
SCL Pin5
5V Pin29
GND Pin30


5 Compile & Run Test Program

Boot your ARM board with Debian and copy the matrix code: 

$ apt-get update && apt-get install git
$ git clone https://github.com/friendlyarm/matrix.git

If your cloning is done successfully a "matrix" directory will be generated.

Compile and install Matrix: 

$ cd matrix
$ make && make install

Run test program: 

$ matrix-compass

Note: this module is not plug and play therefore before running the module please make sure it is connected to an ARM board.
Here is what you should observe:

The angle is 305.2

305.2 is the angle's value whose range is 0 ~ 360.

6 Code Sample

This Matrix code sample can work with all the ARM boards mentioned in this module's wiki. The name of this code sample is "matrix-3_axis_digital_compass". Here is its source code: 

int main(int argc, char ** argv)
{
    int devFD;
    double angle;
    int i2cDev = 0;
 
    if (boardInit() < 0) {
        printf("Fail to init board\n");
        return -1;
    }
 
    if (argc == 2)
        i2cDev = atoi(argv[1]);
    if ((devFD = hmc5883Init(i2cDev)) == -1) {
        printf("Fail to init hmc5883\n");
        return -1;
    }
    if ((angle = hmc5883Read(devFD)) != -1) {
        printf("The angle is %.1f\n", angle);
    } else {
        printf("Fail to read hmc5883\n");
    }
    hmc5883DeInit(devFD);
 
    return 0;
}

For more details about this APIs called in this code sample refer to Matrix API reference manual


7 Resources

HMC5883L_3-Axis_Digital_Compass_IC.pdf

8 Update Log

8.1 Feb-23-2016

  • Added the description for "NanoPi 2 branch" in Section 4
  • Added driver's source code location in Section 5.2

8.2 June-16-2016

  • Re-organized and simplified wiki
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