NEO-6M GPS Module with EPROM

Ublox NEO-6M TTL GPS Module with EPROM uses the latest technology from Ublox to give the best possible positioning information and includes a larger built-in 25 x 25mm active GPS antenna with a UART TTL socket. A battery is also included so that you can obtain a GPS lock faster. This is an updated GPS sensor that can be used with ardupilot mega v2. This GPS module gives the best possible position information, allowing for better performance with your Ardupilot or other Multirotor control platform.

The Ublox NEO-6M GPS engine on this board is a quite good one, with a high precision binary output. It has also high sensitivity for indoor applications. UBLOX NEO-6M GPS Module has a battery for power backup and EEPROM for storing configuration settings. The antenna is connected to the module through a ufl cable which allows for flexibility in mounting the GPS such that the antenna will always see the sky for best performance. This makes it powerful to use with cars and other mobile applications.

The Ublox GPS module has serial TTL output, it has four pins: TX, RX, VCC, and GND. You can download the u-center software for configuring the GPS and changing the settings and much more. It is really good software (see link below).

Features:

• 5Hz position update rate
• Operating temperature range: -40 TO 85°CUART TTL socket
• EEPROM to save configuration settings
• Rechargeable battery for Backup
• The cold start time of 38 s and Hot start time of 1 s
• Supply voltage: 3.3 V
• Configurable from 4800 Baud to 115200 Baud rates. (default 9600)
• SuperSense ® Indoor GPS: -162 dBm tracking sensitivity
• Support SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN)
• Separated 18X18mm GPS antenna

Specifications:

• Model: Ublox NEO-6M
• Receiver Type: 50 Channels,GPS L1 frequency, C/A Code, SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
• Supply Voltage (V): 2.7~ 6 VDC
• Main Chip: NEO-6
• Sensitivity: Cold Start (without aiding): -147 dBm, Hot Start: -156 dBm, Reacquisition: -160 dBm, Tracking & Navigation: -161 dBm
• Navigation Update Rate: 5Hz
• Position Accuracy: 2 M and better with multiple good satellite signals
• Operating Temperature Range: -24ºC ~ 84°C
• Tracking Sensitivity: -161 dBm
• Cold Start Time: 27s
• Warm Start Time: 27s
• Maximum Speed: 500 M/s
• Dimensions (mm) LxWxH: Antenna – 25 x 25 x 7, GPS Board – 22 x 30 x 4
• Weight (gm): 12
• Cable Length: (Diameter: 4mm) 10 CM

Package Includes:

• 1 x Ublox NEO-6M GPS Board.
• 1 x Detachable Antenna.

Note:  Ublox NEO 6M GPS Module is not compatible with APM 2.8 Flight Controller

Useful Links:

• U-blox NEO-6M Datasheet
• For Arduino code, click here
• Raspberry Pi Tutorial (Instructables)