GY-273 HMC5883L 3-Axis Digital Compass Magnetometer Sensor Module

The GY-273 HMC5883L module is a 3-axis digital magnetometer designed for precise magnetic field sensing and electronic compass applications. Built around Honeywell’s HMC5883L chip, this module is widely used in robotics, drones, GPS navigation systems, and other electronics projects requiring accurate directional data.

The sensor communicates via the I²C interface, making it compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other microcontrollers. With high resolution and low power consumption, the GY-273 provides reliable heading information and supports tilt-compensated compass calculations when combined with accelerometer and gyroscope sensors.

Key Features:

• Based on Honeywell HMC5883L 3-axis digital compass IC

• Measures magnetic field strength in X, Y, and Z axes

• I²C communication protocol for easy integration

• Wide input voltage range: 3.3V – 5V

• 12-bit ADC provides high resolution for precise heading data

• Built-in self-test and calibration support

• Compact breakout board with 5-pin header

Applications:

• Electronic compass for navigation systems

• Drones and UAV flight stabilization

• Robotics orientation and mapping

• GPS enhancement for position accuracy

• Research, hobby, and STEM projects