[aprssig] NMEA output GPS or compass?

[Fred Hillhouse]

Hi David,

 

The two big shopping networks have things like this:

 

Puck.

https://www.amazon.com/GlobalSat-BR-355S4-GPS-Receiver-Black/dp/B00AMAJFUO/

Connect puck to RS232 via DE9 connector.

https://www.amazon.com/USGlobalSat-RS232-power-input-playstation-2/dp/B00J2DMZBS/

Connect puck to USB.

https://www.amazon.com/USglobalsat-GlobalSat-Receivers-USG-BR305-USB-Category/dp/B003806LU2/

 

If you are into putting pieces together …

 

I have one of these. No case for the PCB but with the external antenna, the module can be place out of harm’s way. The module will support RS232-TTL (great for RPi or ESP8266) and USB. You will need a 12V-5V DC-DC converter. Mine is actually connected to an ESP01 and provides NMEA over TCPIP.

https://www.amazon.com/Gowoops-Module-Antenna-Arduino-Microcomputer/dp/B01MRNN3YZ/

 

A simple ~12V to 5V to possibly power the GPS module. I have several of something similar to this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CGRMGZM/

 

Have fun!

 

Best regards,

Fred N7FMH

 

 

 

From: aprssig [mailto:aprssig-bounces at lists.tapr.org] On Behalf Of david vanhorn
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:25 AM
To: TAPR APRS Mailing List
Subject: [aprssig] NMEA output GPS or compass?

 

 

I'm reactivating an old project, and I would like to find an NMEA output GPS unit like the old Garmins with their four pin connector, or a compass with similar output.

 

What I've seen in compasses are crazy expensive ($500), and GPS units seem to all be USB output now if they have any external data connection at all.

 

What I absolutely need at a minimum is a compass or GPS with an NMEA output. The system has NMEA+ NMEA-, +12V power to compass/GPS and ground.  If it's a GPS unit, I would prefer some sort of simple "puck" style unit rather than something with a display and buttons to misconfigure.

 

Any sources coming to mind?

 


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