aparvizi / explore-labs-gps-receiver-ublox-max-m8q

It is based on the 8th generation ublox MAX-M8Q module that provides accurate location and time information. It has a high quality ceramic patch antenna on board, and connects to your system via TTL serial broken out on 2.54 cm breadboard compatible pads.

Explore Labs GPS Receiver - ublox MAX-M8Q - Link to product

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 or more satellites. Explore Labs GPS Receiver is a 72-channel device based on the uBlox 8th generation chipset that captures those signals and provides accurate location and time information. It has an operating voltage of 3.3V to 5.5V, a high quality ceramic patch antenna on board, and connects to your system via TTL serial broken out on 2.54 cm breadboard compatible pads.

Design Features:

• Upto 18 Hz update rate for GPS-only mode.
• 40 square mm Ground Plane for better antenna gain and directivity.
• External I2C EEPROM for receiver configuration storage
• Backup battery as Supercapacitor for efficient warm start and storage of settings. Currently provides backup time of approx 10 seconds.
• Power Input: 3.3V to 5.5V Input. Or, If connected to an IMU 9 DOF AHRS, may be powered by a Single-cell Lithium Polymer battery.
• 1 TTL UART port @ 3.3V. Use a Logic Level converter in between if using a 5V device like an Arduino Uno.
• Power LED - Red and 1PPS Timepulse LED - Blue
• JST-SH six pin horizontal connector - 1.0mm pitch (EM-406, EM-506 compatibile).
• Dimensions: 40 mm x 40 mm x 8.5 mm
• Weight: 16 gram
• Fully assembled and ready to use.
• Supports direct connection with Explore Labs IMU 9 DOF AHRS.
• Code library: TinyGPS.

Technical Specifications:

• 72-channel u-blox M8 engine
• Tracking & Navigation Sensitivity for GPS & GLONASS: –167 dBm
• Horizontal position accuracy: 2.5m CEP
• Time-To-First-Fix for GPS & GLONASS (Cold Start) : 26s (Open Sky)
• Maximum Navigation Update Rate:
  • For GPS & GLONASS: 10Hz
  • For GPS only: 18Hz

Applications:

• Can be used in UAVs or Hot Air Balloon (HAB) projects.
• Can be used for evaluating the ublox MAX positioning module.
• Vehicle Tracking System and as Fleet Management for Logistics.
• Geocaching - Treasure Hunt.

Documents:

• Data Sheet: u-blox MAX-M8