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description: Calibrate and Understand
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# Compass

The micro:bit has an onboard  compass that uses magnets to produce  reliable readings. The first thing we want to do is calibrate  your microbit sot that you are ready to go!

```
On Start
    Calibrate Compass
    \\Follw the directions on the screen of your microbit
```

## Did you know that directions are based on degrees??

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