Thread: DIY digital compass: electronics experts needed!
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sarahn is offline sarahn
2009-09-29 , 01:13
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#38
Originally Posted by texaslabrat View Post
Well, I wasn't suggesting that the compass would replace the GPS..rather the bolt-on electronic compass that is being proposed in this thread
I think it would take him at least 30 seconds to reorient himself every time he stopped.

Of course this might be a more interesting way of using the compass:

http://www.exothermia.net/monkeys_an...aptic-compass/

Image processing an analog compass would work if the compass is at a known orientation, but would be a hassle to use.
Last edited by sarahn; 2009-09-29 at 01:24.