Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I had purchased a triple axis Magnetic Sensor module, model GY-271and today were going to use the devboard to put together a fun project with it. After soldering the supplied pins onto the board, It will be wired into the development board along with my 240x240 tft LCD display module and my 4x20 LCD module assist with the development.
We get underway in VScode with platform IO. Installing the relevant Alibraries and get through a few library challenges. A quick test of the supplied example and everything is working. Then its time to add the LCD to provide into so we can detach from the computer.
An example on the bench shows good function of XYZ on the LCD display. Now its time for the TFT LCD display. the tft_espi library is installed and configured for the LCD display. Basic code is added to test the tft display, a red colour means it worked.
Initially I was going for a simple design, instead I saw a project from a channel I enjoy , Volos Projects, link below, In this project there was a rotating gauge that I believe could be adapted to a compass.
Having downloaded the project it would need lots of changes to work in the compass project. Once those changes were made the implementation came out great.
HiLetgo GY-271 QMC5883L 3-5V IIC Triple Axis Compass Magnetic Sensor Module
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MakerFocus TFT LCD Screen Display 1.3inch TFT LCD Module, 240x240
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Code on Github
github.com/jordancrubin/esp32_compass
Volos Projects Channel
youtube.com/@VolosProjects
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I had purchased a triple axis Magnetic Sensor module, model GY-271and today were going to use the devboard to put together a fun project with it. After soldering the supplied pins onto the board, It will be wired into the development board along with my 240x240 tft LCD display module and my 4x20 LCD module assist with the development.
We get underway in VScode with platform IO. Installing the relevant Alibraries and get through a few library challenges. A quick test of the supplied example and everything is working. Then its time to add the LCD to provide into so we can detach from the computer.
An example on the bench shows good function of XYZ on the LCD display. Now its time for the TFT LCD display. the tft_espi library is installed and configured for the LCD display. Basic code is added to test the tft display, a red colour means it worked.
Initially I was going for a simple design, instead I saw a project from a channel I enjoy , Volos Projects, link below, In this project there was a rotating gauge that I believe could be adapted to a compass.
Having downloaded the project it would need lots of changes to work in the compass project. Once those changes were made the implementation came out great.
HiLetgo GY-271 QMC5883L 3-5V IIC Triple Axis Compass Magnetic Sensor Module
amzn.to/3N5ONMI
MakerFocus TFT LCD Screen Display 1.3inch TFT LCD Module, 240x240
amzn.to/47YrcFH
Code on Github
github.com/jordancrubin/esp32_compass
Volos Projects Channel
youtube.com/@VolosProjects
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you choose to purchase any of these items the links above provide a small commission that I use towards the making of these videos at no additional cost to you.
#esp32 #platformio #arduino
