Definition:

#include <aCompass.tea>




char aCompass_ReadChar(

);

Return Value:

The 8-bit raw reading from the compass in increments of approximately 1.4 degrees.

Description:

This routine takes a reading from a Devantech Compass Module and reports the current heading with approximately 1.4 degree resolution.  The value ranges from 0 to 255.

Example:

charVal = aCompass_ReadChar();

This would take a reading and set charVal equal to the current compass heading.

Related:

aCompass_ReadInt