UBLOX NEO-6M V2 GPS MODULE

This is a complete GPS module that is based on the Ublox NEO-6M. The NEO-6 module series is a family of stand-alone GPS receivers featuring the high performance U-blox 6 positioning engine. This unit 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. This is an updated GPS module 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. This flexible and cost effective receiver offers numerous connectivity options in a miniature package. It can be operated from 3.3V to 5V system, so all those 5V Arduino board ( Maker-UNO, Arduino-UNO, Mega, Leonardo and many more) and 3.3V controller that include Arduino and Raspberry Pi, work perfectly with this GPS module. Though it is 5V compatible, you will need a proper level shifter to interface with the serial (UART) line, please use proper level shifter to do it.

The Ublox NEO-6M GPS engine on this board is a quite good one, with the 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).

NOTE:  Ublox NEO-6M GPS Module IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH APM 2.8 FLIGHT CONTROLLER 

Features of GPS Module:

• 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

Find detailed Description in Datasheet at Attachments.

Useful Links:

1. For Arduino code, click here
2. Ublox 6 GPS Receiver and Protocol Description
3. Onboard M24C32-R (432RP marking) EEPROM datasheet
4. Onboard voltage regulator MIC5205 (marked KB33) datasheet
5. Arduino NEO-6M library
6. Raspberry Pi Tutorial (Instructables)
7. U-Center evaluation software for u-box programming and settings (Windows).
8.  Datasheet

Package Includes In This GPS Module:

1 x Ublox NEO-6M GPS Board

1 x Detachable Antenna