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SaadRana17
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May 4, 2026
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LIS3MDL gyroscopic Behaviour

  • May 4, 2026
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Hi, 
Can I use lis3mdl as gyroscope as I observe this behaviour while reading it's raw values.

Thanks

Best answer by Peter BENSCH

Welcome @SaadRana17, to the community!

No, a MEMS magnetometer cannot act as a gyroscope.

The LIS3MDL has already been discontinued and is no longer available. It was a magnetometer that measures magnetic field, while a gyroscope measures angular rate. To approximate gyro-like behaviour, you would need a known magnetic reference field, careful calibration, and usually sensor fusion with other sensors such as an accelerometer.

Does it answer your question?

Regards
/Peter

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Peter BENSCH
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May 4, 2026

Welcome @SaadRana17, to the community!

No, a MEMS magnetometer cannot act as a gyroscope.

The LIS3MDL has already been discontinued and is no longer available. It was a magnetometer that measures magnetic field, while a gyroscope measures angular rate. To approximate gyro-like behaviour, you would need a known magnetic reference field, careful calibration, and usually sensor fusion with other sensors such as an accelerometer.

Does it answer your question?

Regards
/Peter

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