# PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE07937 · **Brand:** [PiicoDev](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/piicodev-brand)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Replaced by: CE10107.

**Replacement:** https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE10107

## Description

The PiicoDev® Magnetometer measures invisible magnetic fields. It's sensitive enough to use as a compass and wide-range enough for detecting magnets - which have a much stronger field. The on-board QMC6310 can measure 16-bits in ranges from 200μT to 3000μT in all 3 axes. By using PiicoDev adapters and cables, you can connect to this sensor without soldering - or use the standard breakout header if you prefer breadboard prototyping. Whichever you prefer, the PiicoDev [guides](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/piicodev/diy-magnetic-encoder/) will guide you through exciting experiments like measuring the Earth's magnetic field to find a heading and detecting if a magnet is nearby.

**Features**

- Small size, high accuracy
- Measures magnetic fields in 3-axes
- Sensitive enough to use like a compass, broad range enough to work with nearby magnets
- Great guides to get you started
- PiicoDev connector, compatible with Qwiic and STEMMA QT (3.3V only)
- 2.54mm breakout for breadboarding/prototyping
- Manufactured and [supported](https://core-electronics.com.au/contacts/) in Australia by Core Electronics
 
**Getting Started Guides**

- For [Micro:bit](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310-guide-for-micro-bit.html)
- For [Raspberry Pi Pico](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310-guide-for-raspberry-pi-pico.html)
- For [Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310-guide-for-raspberry-pi.html)
 
**Technical Specifications**

- Address: 0x1C
- 3-axis, 16-bit precision per channel
- Dimensions: 25.4x25.4mm
- Mounting Holes: 2x M2.5
 
**Resources**

- [Hardware Repo](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-Magnetometer-QMC6310)
- [Schematic](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-Magnetometer-QMC6310/raw/main/Documents/schematic.pdf)
- [Datasheet: QMC6310](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-Magnetometer-QMC6310/raw/main/Documents/QMC6310.pdf)
- [Example code](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-QMC6310-MicroPython-Module)
- [Mounting Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/piicodev-mounting-guide.html)
 
Also available are [PiicoDev Starter Kits](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1322) - level up your projects by learning how to use a wide range of modern sensors and outputs.

![PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310 Module](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/bannerslider/p/i/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310.jpg)

## Guides for this product

- [DIY Magnetic Encoder](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/piicodev/diy-magnetic-encoder/)
- [PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310 - Guide for Raspberry Pi Pico](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi-pico/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310-guide-for-raspberry-pi-pico/)
- [PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310 - Guide for Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310-guide-for-raspberry-pi/)
- [PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310 - Guide for MicroBit](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micro-bit/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310-guide-for-micro-bit/)

## Videos for this product

- [PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310 - Guide for Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310-guide-for-raspberry-pi)
- [PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310 - Guide for MicroBit](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310-guide-for-microbit)
- [PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310 - Guide for Raspberry Pi Pico](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310-guide-for-raspberry-pi-pico)
- [Getting Started With Inertial Measurement Units \| Exploring Degrees Of Freedom](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/getting-started-with-inertial-measurement-units-exploring-degrees-of-freedom)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/p/i/piicodev-magnetometer-qmc6310.jpg)