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

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).

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

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.

gps shield config.jpg

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

GPS Shield choose port.jpg

Setting the

GPS Shield choose bote rate.jpg

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

FAQ

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Resources

Get_GPS