Getting Started with FoBE Breakout AS5600

Introduction

The FoBE Breakout AS5600 integrates the AMS-AS5600 programmable 12-bit high-resolution contactless magnetic rotary position sensor. The sensor can function as a magnetic potentiometer or magnetic encoder with excellent reliability and durability, providing contactless angle measurement without rotation angle limitations. Multiple connectivity options are provided for easy integration into various applications.

Applications

Motor closed-loop control systems
Robot arms and automation equipment
Tripod heads and camera mounts
Industrial machine control and positioning

Key Features

AS5600
- Contactless angle measurement for highest reliability and durability
- 12-bit DAC output resolution for high precision
- Programmable angular range from 18° up to 360°
- Simple user-programmable start and stop positions via I²C interface
- Selectable output: analog ratiometric to VDD or PWM-encoded digital
- Automatic magnet detection for easy setup
- Low-power consumption with automatic low-power mode entry
- Wide temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
- Robust environmental tolerance
- Non-contact operation with no rotation angle limitation
Connectivity
- MFP-IIC interface (JST-SH1.0 4-Pin)
- 5 x 2.54mm Pin Header

Hardware diagram

The following figure illustrates the FoBE Breakout AS5600 hardware diagram.

Mechanical dimensions

FoBE Breakout AS5600 is a single-sided 25.4mm x 25.4mm (1" x 1") 1.6mm thick PCB with two SH1.0 4-pin connectors and a set of 5-pin 2.54mm header holes. Fixing by 4 x 1.6mm Screw holes.

Interfaces

The module provides dual 5-Pin JST SH1.0 connectors, compatible with STEMMA QT / Qwiic.

2.54mm 5-Pin	JST-SH1.0	Features
GND	GND	Ground
3V3	3V3	Power supply, Only 3.3V
SCL	SCL	I2C-Clock line
OUT	—	Analog/PWM output

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Advanced

Jumper

The module features two jumper pads:

Interface	Description
PROGRAM OPTION	Angle programming mode selector:Connected: Programming via OUT pinDisconnected: Programming via I²C interface (Default)
DIRECTION POLARITY	Direction polarity selector:Lower position: Values increase clockwiseUpper position: Values increase counterclockwise

Programming

Running with FoBE Quill ESP32S3 Mesh

Let's get started with the FoBE Quill ESP32S3 Mesh using the MFP interface.

Connect the FoBE Breakout AS5600 to the FoBE Quill ESP32S3 Mesh using the MFP interface.

Create a sketch or PlatformIO project, or follow the FoBE Quill ESP32S3 Programming Guide for pre-configuration.
Install the necessary library in your project:

robtillaart/AS5600@^0.6.6

Copy the following code into your sketch or PlatformIO project:

#include <Arduino.h>
#include "AS5600.h"

#define I2C_ADDRESS 0x36        // I2C address definition for AS5600L
#define I2C_SDA_PIN PIN_MFP3    // SDA pin for MFP to I2C cable, change if needed
#define I2C_SCL_PIN PIN_MFP4    // SCL pin for MFP to I2C cable, change if needed
#define PERI_EN_PIN PIN_PERI_EN // Peripheral enable pin, change if needed

AS5600L sensor;

// Variables for speed calculation
float lastAngle = 0.0;
unsigned long lastTime = 0;
float angularVelocity = 0.0;

void setup()
{
  // Initialize serial communication
  Serial.begin(115200);
  Serial.println("Serial initialized");

  // Initialize peripheral power
  if (PERI_EN_PIN >= 0)
  {
    pinMode(PERI_EN_PIN, OUTPUT);
    digitalWrite(PERI_EN_PIN, HIGH); // Enable peripheral power
    Serial.println("Peripheral power enabled");
  }

  // Initialize sensor
  Wire.begin(I2C_SDA_PIN, I2C_SCL_PIN);
  sensor.begin(4);
  Serial.println("I2C bus initialized");
  
  // Configure sensor first
  sensor.setDirection(AS5600_CLOCK_WISE);
  sensor.setAddress(I2C_ADDRESS);
  
  while (!sensor.isConnected())
  {
    delay(200);
  }
  Serial.println("AS5600L sensor initialized");

  // Initialize timing for speed calculation
  lastTime = millis();
}


void loop()
{
  delay(50); // Wait equivalent to sensor.wait()

  // Equivalent to sensor.update() == RESULT_OK
  if (sensor.isConnected())
  {
    unsigned long currentTime = millis();
    uint16_t angle = sensor.readAngle();
    float degrees = sensor.rawAngle() * AS5600_RAW_TO_DEGREES;
    
    // Calculate angular velocity (degrees per second)
    float deltaTime = (currentTime - lastTime) / 1000.0; // Convert to seconds
    float deltaAngle = degrees - lastAngle;
    
    // Handle angle wraparound (0-360 degrees)
    if (deltaAngle > 180.0) {
      deltaAngle -= 360.0;
    } else if (deltaAngle < -180.0) {
      deltaAngle += 360.0;
    }
    
    if (deltaTime > 0) {
      angularVelocity = deltaAngle / deltaTime;
    }
    
    // Update last values
    lastAngle = degrees;
    lastTime = currentTime;
    
    // Get additional sensor parameters
    uint16_t magnitude = sensor.readMagnitude();
    uint8_t status = sensor.readStatus();
    uint8_t agc = sensor.readAGC();
    
    // Always display data (remove the condition check that was blocking output)
    // Display data on screen
    Serial.print("\033[H\033[J");
    Serial.println("> FoBE Breakout AS5600 Monitor");
    Serial.println();
    Serial.print("\033[7m");
    Serial.printf("%-12s%-12s%-12s\n", "INDEX", "VALUE", "UNIT");
    Serial.print("\033[0m");
    Serial.printf("%-12s%-12d%-12s\n", "ANGLE", angle, "RAW");
    Serial.printf("%-12s%-12.2f%-12s\n", "DEGREES", degrees, "°");
    Serial.printf("%-12s%-12.2f%-12s\n", "VELOCITY", angularVelocity, "°/s");
    Serial.printf("%-12s%-12d%-12s\n", "MAGNITUDE", magnitude, "");
    Serial.printf("%-12s%-12d%-12s\n", "STATUS", status, "");
    Serial.printf("%-12s%-12d%-12s\n", "AGC", agc, "");
  }
}

important

This example code uses ANSI output formatting. Your terminal must support ANSI escape codes to display the output correctly.

# platformio.ini
[env:fobe_quill_esp32s3_mesh]
platform = FoBE Espressif 32
board = fobe_quill_esp32s3_mesh
framework = arduino
lib_deps = 
	robtillaart/AS5600@^0.6.6
monitor_speed = 115200
monitor_raw = true

Build and upload the project. You should see the FoBE Breakout AS5600 Monitor output in the serial monitor (raw mode).

> FoBE Breakout AS5600 Monitor

INDEX       VALUE       UNIT        
ANGLE       2665        RAW         
DEGREES     234.23      °          
VELOCITY    0.00        °/s        
MAGNITUDE   1122                    
## Resources

**[PDF]** [FoBE Breakout AS5600 Datasheet](/assets/files/f2206/f2206.prj.datasheet.r1a.pdf)

**[PDF]** [FoBE Breakout AS5600 Schematic](/assets/files/f2206/f2206.prj.sch.r1a.pdf)

**[PDF]** [FoBE Breakout AS5600 Dimension](/assets/files/f2206/f2206.prj.dim.r1a.pdf)

**[OBJ]** [FoBE Breakout AS5600 3D Model](/assets/files/f2206/f2206.prj.model.r1a.obj)

Introduction​

Applications​

Key Features​

Hardware diagram​

Mechanical dimensions​

Interfaces​

Advanced​

Jumper​

Programming​

Running with FoBE Quill ESP32S3 Mesh​