Orientation

API Examples - Orientation class (compass)

Before you starting to use the Orientation sensor make sure the device supports this sensor type via:

if (Orientation.isSupported())
{
	orientation = new Orientation();
}

setRequestedUpdateInterval(interval : Number) : void

Sets the frequency in ms in which you wanted to receive status updates. Whenever a status update occurs, the sensor will fires an OrientationEvent.UPDATE.

orientation.setRequestedUpdateInterval(1000);
orientation.addEventListener(OrientationEvent.UPDATE, handleOrientationUpdate);

getPower() : Number

Retrieve the power in mA used by this sensor while in use.

getMaximumRange() : Number

Retrieve maximum range of the sensor in the sensor's unit. (degree)

getResolution() : Number

Retrieve resolution of the sensor in the sensor's unit. (degree)

dispose() : void

Call this function if you don't need the class anymore to free your memory.