Simple test¶

Ensure your device works with this simple test.

examples/mmc5603_simpletest.py¶

import time
from machine import Pin, I2C
from micropython_mmc5603 import mmc5603

i2c = I2C(1, sda=Pin(2), scl=Pin(3))  # Correct I2C pins for RP2040
mmc = mmc5603.MMC5603(i2c)

while True:
    mag_x, mag_y, mag_z = mmc.magnetic
    print(f"X:{mag_x:.2f}, Y:{mag_y:.2f}, Z:{mag_z:.2f} uT")
    temp = mmc.temperature
    print(f"Temperature: {temp:.2f}°C")
    print()
    time.sleep(1.0)

Continuous Mode¶

Example showing the continuous mode

examples/mmc5603_continuous.py¶

import time
from machine import Pin, I2C
from micropython_mmc5603 import mmc5603

i2c = I2C(1, sda=Pin(2), scl=Pin(3))  # Correct I2C pins for RP2040
mmc = mmc5603.MMC5603(i2c)

mmc.data_rate = 10  # in Hz, from 1-255 or 1000
mmc.continuous_mode = True

while True:
    mag_x, mag_y, mag_z = mmc.magnetic
    print(f"X:{mag_x:.2f}, Y:{mag_y:.2f}, Z:{mag_z:.2f} uT")
    print()
    time.sleep(0.5)

Measure time settings¶

Example showing the Measure time setting

examples/mmc5603_measure_time.py¶

import time
from machine import Pin, I2C
from micropython_mmc5603 import mmc5603

i2c = I2C(1, sda=Pin(2), scl=Pin(3))  # Correct I2C pins for RP2040
mmc = mmc5603.MMC5603(i2c)

mmc.measure_time = mmc5603.MT_3_5ms

while True:
    for measure_time in mmc5603.measure_time_values:
        print("Current Measure time setting: ", mmc.measure_time)
        for _ in range(10):
            magx, magy, magz = mmc.magnetic
            print(f"X:{magx:.2f}, Y:{magy:.2f}, Z:{magz:.2f} uT")
            print()
            time.sleep(0.5)
        mmc.measure_time = measure_time