ET-S28
MMC5983MA 18-bit Magnetometer
Precision 3-axis compass for drones and robots
AED 49.00
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Precision 3-axis compass for drones and robots
The ET-S28 is built around the MEMSIC MMC5983MA — ±8 Gauss, 18-bit, 0.4mG noise, SET/RESET degaussing, AEC-Q100. It connects over I²C fixed 0x30 (INT) and is powered from VIN 3.3–5.5V, onboard LDO (2.8–3.5V).
Two Qwiic / STEMMA QT connectors let you chain it with other boards without soldering, and the 2.54 mm header fits a breadboard.
Designed in Dubai by ElectroTrical — the full schematic, BOM and design notes are published below.
Good for
- Drone and rover compass
- Heading for navigation
- Magnetic field logging
Key features
What makes it different
Sensor
MEMSIC MMC5983MA: ±8 Gauss, 18-bit, 0.4mG noise, SET/RESET degaussing, AEC-Q100
Interface
I2C fixed 0x30, INT
Supply
VIN 3.3–5.5V, onboard LDO (2.8–3.5V)
Libraries
SparkFun MMC5983MA Arduino, ArduPilot/PX4 drivers
Qwiic / STEMMA QT
Two JST-SH connectors plus a 2.54 mm header — 3.3 V and 5 V hosts.
Open documentation
Schematic, BOM and layout notes published for every board.
Specifications
Technical specifications
| Sensor | MEMSIC MMC5983MA: ±8 Gauss, 18-bit, 0.4mG noise, SET/RESET degaussing, AEC-Q100 |
|---|---|
| Interface | I2C fixed 0x30, INT |
| Supply | VIN 3.3–5.5V, onboard LDO (2.8–3.5V) |
| Size | 25.4 × 17.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Mounting | 4 × M2.5 holes, 2.54 mm from each corner |
| Connectors | 2 × Qwiic / STEMMA QT (JST SH 4-pin) · 6-pin 2.54 mm header |
| Main IC | MMC5983MA (LCSC C404329) |
| Revision | Rev B |
| Libraries | SparkFun MMC5983MA Arduino, ArduPilot/PX4 drivers |
|---|
| JP1 (default Closed) | Cut to turn off the LED |
|---|---|
| JP2 (default Closed) | Cut to remove the host-side I2C pull-ups |
Performance
Speed settings
Pinout
Pin map and connections
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIN | Power | 3.3–5.5V |
| 2 | 3V3 | Power | LDO output |
| 3 | GND | Ground | Ground |
| 4 | SCL | I²C | I²C clock |
| 5 | SDA | I²C | I²C data |
| 6 | INT | Output | Interrupt, host level |
Qwiic / STEMMA QT pins: GND, VIN, SDA, SCL (same on both connectors). I²C pull-ups (10 kΩ) are on the board; cut JP2 to remove them.
Mechanical
Dimensions and what's in the box
In the box
- 1 × ET-S28 MMC5983MA 18-bit Magnetometer (assembled)
- 1 × 6-pin 2.54 mm male header, unsoldered
Getting started
- Plug in a Qwiic / STEMMA QT cable, or solder the header and wire VIN, GND, SDA and SCL
- Libraries: SparkFun MMC5983MA Arduino, ArduPilot/PX4 drivers
- Run an I²C scanner to confirm the address: 0x30
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Downloads
Documents and design files
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