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Triple Axis Digital Magnetometer Sensor Breakout For Compass Navigation And Motion Tracking Applications

The Fermion BMM150 Triple Axis Magnetometer Sensor Breakout is a compact and low-power digital geomagnetic sensor designed for accurate compass and orientation applications. Based on Bosch’s advanced FlipCore technology, the BMM150 delivers precise magnetic field measurements across three axes, enabling absolute spatial orientation, heading determination, and motion vector calculations. Its low-noise operation and high dynamic performance make it an ideal solution for navigation, positioning, and motion sensing systems.
The sensor’s lightweight and compact design make it especially suitable for drones, robotics, wearable devices, and portable electronics where accurate heading information is critical. The BMM150 can also be combined with a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope to form a complete inertial measurement unit (IMU), providing enhanced orientation and motion tracking capabilities. With digital output and low power consumption, the module integrates easily into Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and other embedded development platforms.
Key Features

3-Axis Geomagnetic Sensor: Measures magnetic fields along X, Y, and Z axes.
Bosch BMM150 Sensor IC: High-performance digital magnetometer.
FlipCore Technology: Advanced geomagnetic sensing and orientation tracking.
Absolute Spatial Orientation: Accurate heading and directional information.
Motion Vector Detection: Supports movement and orientation analysis.
Low Power Consumption: Suitable for battery-powered applications.
Low Noise Performance: Stable and accurate magnetic field measurements.
Compact and Lightweight Design: Ideal for portable and drone applications.
Digital Output Interface: Simplifies system integration.
IMU Compatible: Works alongside accelerometers and gyroscopes.
High Dynamic Accuracy: Reliable operation in motion-sensitive applications.
Embedded System Ready: Compatible with popular development platforms.

Applications

Electronic compasses
Drone navigation systems
Robotics and autonomous vehicles
Inertial measurement units
Motion tracking systems
Wearable devices
Positioning and navigation equipment
Augmented reality systems
Smart consumer electronics
Industrial orientation monitoring
Mapping and surveying devices
IoT positioning applications

Board Overview

Connect the module with the Raspberry Pi as shown below. Default address: 0x13

Connect the sensor with M0 (or other mainboards) as shown in the diagram below.

Package Contents

Fermion: BMM150 Triple Axis Magnetometer Sensor (Breakout) x1

2.54 Black Single-row Connector 9Pin x1