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By pvmellor
#109783
I've investigated this on my own system a little.
I get 0x020 readings (32) for X,Y,Z like several other people.
I've not (yet) changed the capacitor.
However, this is what i've noticed:

After i flash the device (just re-flash the same code), the magnetometer works fine.
When it works, it will run for long periods with no problems (at least 30 mins).
After approx 5-10 power cycles, it stops working and goes back to 0x020.
I can repeat this process over and over...


I can't explain this, but the behaviour seems consistent.

Paul