MineCam 3 was the first to use an electronic compass for heading display.
The internal electronic compass can also provide directions, although the process for doing that is not outlined in the instruction sheet.
An electronic compass was added to the inside rear-view mirror.
He uses the watch's electronic compass to orient himself every time he gets out of his vehicle.
The M9 also has an electronic compass that helps guide a boat and track its progress.
"It's like altering an electronic compass for a pilot lost in the mountains."
The cars are equipped with sophisticated electronic compasses, but it is still easy to get off course.
For years hobbyists and instrument-makers have wanted more sensitivity, to be able to make an electronic compass.
A recent development is the electronic compass which detects the direction without potentially fallible moving parts.
The rotation and orientation is often provided within a degree or two with electronic compasses.
