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UART GPS Module, NEO-6M-C onboard
Features
- Compatible with UART GPS NEO-6M
- NEO-6M-C onboard, with high-gain active antenna
- IPX interface, for connecting different active antennas
- Chargeable backup battery, keeps the ephemeris data when power down, supports hot starts
- Onboard EEPROM for storing config information
Specifications
- TTL level, compatible with 3.3V/5V systems
- Default baud rate 9600, configurable via u-center
- Operating voltage: 2.7V-5.0V (VCC input)
- Operating current: 45mA
- TXD/RXD impedance: 510Ω
Applications
- GPS Navigator
- Quadcopter Positioning
How to Use
In the case of working with a MCU:
- VCC: connects to 3.3V/5V
- GND: connects to GND
- TXD: connects to MCU.RX
- RXD: connects to MCU.TX
- PPS: connects to MCU.IO, timepulse output (optional)
Software Demo
The UART GPS NEO-6M-C module supports software like u-center, GoogleEarth, etc., pretty easy to use. The following pictures show that using the module with u-center:
u-center user interface:
Positioning info on the text console:
Photos
Recommended Items
- For debugging the GPS module indoor, you need: Bluetooth Master UART Board and Bluetooth Slave UART Board each 1 pcs
- Antenna: GPS External Antenna (B)
Downloads
Development resources: demo codes, schematic, datasheets, etc.
Wiki:
www.waveshare.com/wiki/UART_GPS_NEO-6M-C
Selection Guide
Part Number | UART GPS NEO-6M |
UART GPS NEO-6M (B) |
UART GPS NEO-7M-C |
UART GPS NEO-7M-C (B) |
---|---|---|---|---|
GPS Module | NEO-6M | NEO-6M | NEO-7M | NEO-7M |
Pinheader | curved/horizontal | straight/vertical | curved/horizontal | straight/vertical |
EEPROM | √ | √ | X | X |
GLONASS | X | X | √ | √ |
Receive channel | 50 | 50 | 56 | 56 |
Operating current | 45mA | 45mA | 35mA | 35mA |
Tracking sensitivity | -161dBm | -161dBm | -162dBm | -162dBm |
Acquisition sensitivity (cold starts) | -147dBm | -147dBm | -148dBm | -148dBm |
Navigation update rate | 5Hz | 5Hz | 5Hz | 5Hz |
Oscillator | Crystal | Crystal | TCXO | TCXO |
Weight: 0.017 kg
Quick Overview
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