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OA47

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Posted: 09:47am 28 Apr 2024
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What are the recommendations for GPS modules that can be used with MM platforms?

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matherp
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For the Pico
 
OA47

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Thankyou Peter, is there a more generic module that I can use across the board of mites ?

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Volhout
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Nice module,

Watch out, it uses a rechargeable cell. Not a CR1220 lithium battery.

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phil99

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Neo6 or 7 GPS modules usually have standard 9600 baud TTL serial comms that you can parse for the 'Mites without the GPS functions in the firmware.

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palcal

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I usually use these GPS
Or these GPS
Edited 2024-04-29 06:48 by palcal
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OA47

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Thanks Palcal, I have lodged an order for some modules.

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grumpyoldgeek
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  palcal said  I usually use these GPS
Or these GPS


I agree.  I particularly like the VK2828U8G5LF because it has the 1pps signal that makes a nice interrupt.
 
Octatron
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I looked at Palcal's GPS module recommendations and the first one was £2.98 to the UK and I thought great I may buy one of those until I noticed the postage £25.40!!! May be not.
 
Mixtel90

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Make sure you are looking at the UK version of the AE site. Search by the type number.
Buy 2 at £4.45 each and get free shipping. :)
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palcal

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@ grumpyoldgeek and others,
I have 2 VK2828U8G5LF modules, that is with the U8 and not U7, they worked with the GPS function on a Picomite but would not work with a Micromite. I found that they don't work if you use $GPRMC or $GPGGA they use $GNRMC and $GNGGA.
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