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Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use
in embedded projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a
(laptop/pc with windows and osx drivers).
Either 3V or 5V powered, ASCI output via rs232 or i2c or spi - (NMEA 0183)
and under 10cm by 10cm (5cm by 5cm or under would be better).
Start up time isn't a concern , up to a couple of minutes is fine
Quite a few out there, just wondering which ones people use more and
are fairly cheap , easy to use , reliable and rugged/robust.
I had a bit of a look at a few (first three look quite good)
UV40 - Laipac
TF30 - Laipac
Lassen iQ - Trimble
Rikaline GPS-23
Jupiter 12
Leadtek 9543
http://www.stepgps.com/products/trimble/lassenIQ.htm#physical
http://www.embedtronics.com/GPS/lassenSQ.html
UV40 , TF30 and Lassen listed here
http://www.sparkfun.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cart=209810&cat=63&
Rikaline
http://www.modtronix.com/product_info.php?currency=AUD&cPath=61_63&products_id=139
Jupiter and leadtek GPS-9543 - bit pricy
http://www.tdc.co.uk/starter_packs/index.htm#gps9543
Thanks
Alex Gibson
http://www.stepgps.com/In sci.electronics.design Alex Gibson <news@alxx.net> wrote:
Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use in embedded
projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a (laptop/pc
with windows and osx drivers).
Try Furuno... I know they make some that are maybe 1/4" x 1" x 2" (6 mm
x 25 mm x 50 mm), connector for external antenna, 5.0 or 3.3 V, serial
output in standard ASCII formats. I think it's logic serial and you
need to follow with a MAX232 or equal to get RS232 serial. One antenna
I have seen used is a "puck" that is maybe 1/2" thick by 2" diameter (13
mm x 50 mm).
Matt Roberds
Have a look at the Lassen IQ module as sold by Step GPS in Oz.
Do you know how much the IQ model is, Alan?On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:15:21 GMT, mroberds@worldnet.att.net wrote:
In sci.electronics.design Alex Gibson <news@alxx.net> wrote:
Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use in embedded
projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a (laptop/pc
with windows and osx drivers).
Try Furuno... I know they make some that are maybe 1/4" x 1" x 2" (6 mm
x 25 mm x 50 mm), connector for external antenna, 5.0 or 3.3 V, serial
output in standard ASCII formats. I think it's logic serial and you
need to follow with a MAX232 or equal to get RS232 serial. One antenna
I have seen used is a "puck" that is maybe 1/2" thick by 2" diameter (13
mm x 50 mm).
Matt Roberds
Have a look at the Lassen IQ module as sold by Step GPS in Oz.
http://www.stepgps.com/
3.3v at 30mA. Needs an active antenna (also from Step)
Alan
On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:07:45 +0800, Alan <me@somewhere.com.au.invalid> wrote:
On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:15:21 GMT, mroberds@worldnet.att.net wrote:
In sci.electronics.design Alex Gibson <news@alxx.net> wrote:
Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use in embedded
projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a (laptop/pc
with windows and osx drivers).
Try Furuno... I know they make some that are maybe 1/4" x 1" x 2" (6 mm
x 25 mm x 50 mm), connector for external antenna, 5.0 or 3.3 V, serial
output in standard ASCII formats. I think it's logic serial and you
need to follow with a MAX232 or equal to get RS232 serial. One antenna
I have seen used is a "puck" that is maybe 1/2" thick by 2" diameter (13
mm x 50 mm).
Matt Roberds
Have a look at the Lassen IQ module as sold by Step GPS in Oz.
http://www.stepgps.com/
3.3v at 30mA. Needs an active antenna (also from Step)
Alan
Do you know how much the IQ model is, Alan?
David
<snip>On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:24:39 +1000, dmm
dmmilne_REMOVE_@ozemail.com.au> wrote:
On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:07:45 +0800, Alan <me@somewhere.com.au.invalid> wrote:
On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:15:21 GMT, mroberds@worldnet.att.net wrote:
In sci.electronics.design Alex Gibson <news@alxx.net> wrote:
Thanks for that info Alan.Have a look at the Lassen IQ module as sold by Step GPS in Oz.
http://www.stepgps.com/
3.3v at 30mA. Needs an active antenna (also from Step)
Alan
Do you know how much the IQ model is, Alan?
David
It's AUS$ 88.00 (inc GST) and there are different antennas about
AUS$50.00. You also need an adapter cable, for the antenna plus an
interface connector.
Very small unit. I'm looking at using them for GPS tracking.
Alan
will need to register to get at the online documentation. There are"WDino" <nogood@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:3Os1e.13704$C7.12234@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
You can buy combined GPS modules and antennae for about $80 off the net
(try eBay).
Can you give some more info on the ones you are using?
Thanks.
There is extensive online docmentation at www.u-blox.com, however you
These small devices can be obtained with either a standard RS232 or USB
output.
They put out the information in standard NMEA format (which basically
means that
it can be read directly by a microprocessor).
I am using them with a Picaxe08 micro to monitor the movement of cattle
via a
small solar-powered collar around their neck. And for RC airplanes with a
tiny
300 MHz (approx) transmitter from Oatley.
Mark Borgerson
This has to be an opening for a 'Far Side' cartoon. ;-)
Try www.ublox.com.
You can even buy samples through their web site. IIRC, the
TIM-LP modules are about $110 each.
Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use
in embedded projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a
(laptop/pc with windows and osx drivers).
Either 3V or 5V powered, ASCI output via rs232 or i2c or spi - (NMEA
0183) and under 10cm by 10cm (5cm by 5cm or under would be better).
Start up time isn't a concern , up to a couple of minutes is fine
Quite a few out there, just wondering which ones people use more and
are fairly cheap , easy to use , reliable and rugged/robust.
I had a bit of a look at a few (first three look quite good)
UV40 - Laipac
TF30 - Laipac
Lassen iQ - Trimble
Rikaline GPS-23
Jupiter 12
Leadtek 9543
http://www.stepgps.com/products/trimble/lassenIQ.htm#physical
http://www.embedtronics.com/GPS/lassenSQ.html
UV40 , TF30 and Lassen listed here
http://www.sparkfun.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cart=209810&cat=63&
Rikaline
http://www.modtronix.com/product_info.php?currency=AUD&cPath=61_63&produ
cts_id=139
Jupiter and leadtek GPS-9543 - bit pricy
http://www.tdc.co.uk/starter_packs/index.htm#gps9543
Thanks
Alex Gibson
Hi Alex,
Check your sources ! I've got a 2005 model on my wall now.This has to be an opening for a 'Far Side' cartoon. ;-)
We can only hope he comes out of retirement to draw more of his silly
cartoons. I kept a Far side calendar on my bench at work for several
years. It was disappointing when they stopped printing them.
On 28-Mar-2005, "Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
This has to be an opening for a 'Far Side' cartoon. ;-)
We can only hope he comes out of retirement to draw more of his silly
cartoons. I kept a Far side calendar on my bench at work for several
years. It was disappointing when they stopped printing them.
Check your sources ! I've got a 2005 model on my wall now.
-Hershel Roberson
Try the big bookstores' websites, they stock much more than theHershel Roberson wrote:
On 28-Mar-2005, "Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
This has to be an opening for a 'Far Side' cartoon. ;-)
We can only hope he comes out of retirement to draw more of his silly
cartoons. I kept a Far side calendar on my bench at work for several
years. It was disappointing when they stopped printing them.
Check your sources ! I've got a 2005 model on my wall now.
-Hershel Roberson
I hadn't even looked for one after they announced they would no
longer be available in the US. I've only visited the big bookstores a
couple times in the last couple years. No electronics books or
magazines worth buying so when they said the 365 day "Cartoon a day"
calendar was no more I stopped going.
Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use
in embedded projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a
(laptop/pc with windows and osx drivers).
pretty easy to lose!"Alex Gibson" <news@alxx.net> wrote in message
news:3amu39F6ckm5nU1@individual.net...
Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use
in embedded projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a
(laptop/pc with windows and osx drivers).
Thank you to everyone that replied.
Going with the Lassen iq ,meets requirements
and has a local supplier.
When you get it make sure you don't put it down somewhere - they're