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GPS Shield

Introduction

The GPS Shield based on the SIM28 GPS module. It is a cost-efficient and field-programmable gadget. It features 22 tracking / 66 acquisition channel GPS receiver. The sensitivity of tracking and acquisition both reach up to -160dBm, making it a great choice for personal navigation projects and location services, as well as an outstanding one among products of the same price class.

Model: OAS028SIM

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Features

- Receiver type 22 tracking / 66 acquisitionchannel

                           GPS receiver
                           GPS L1 C/A Code
  • Max. update rate 10Hz
  • Sensitivity
   Tracking:              -167 dBm
   Reacquisition:         -160 dBm
   Cold starts:           -147 dBm
  • Time-To-First-Fix
   Cold starts with EASY: 13s
   Warm starts with EASY: 1~2s
   Cold starts:           32s
   Cold starts with
        EPO Assist:       12.5s 
   Hot starts:            <1s
  • Accuracy
   Automatic Position:    2.5m CEP
   Speed:                 0.1m/s
   Timing:                10ns
  • Operation temperature: -40℃~+85 ℃

Assembly

Attaching Antennas: GPS Aantenna is required to use the GPS module(Place it at outdoor, very important).

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Plug to Arduino or Maduino, connect the USB to the PC.

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Usage

SIM800F TCP Test

Download the Get_GPS demo code, and unzip.

Open the Arduino IDE, select board -> Arduino Uno, and the choose correct Port.

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Verify and upload the code.

Once uploaded to your Arduino, open up the u-center_v8.22 software(Maybe you need to install it before):

  • Choose the port: COMXX

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  • Setting the

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  • When the program is running properly, we can see our geographic location in the application.

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FAQ

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