# GPS **URL:** https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/c/general/gps/25.md [Latest](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/categories.md) --- ## [About the GPS category](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/about-the-gps-category/58)
**Author:** [@Graham](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Graham)\ **Replies:** 0
The Global Positioning System (GPS) was originally developed in the 1970s by the US DoD for strictly military use. These days you can find GPS trackers in key-rings so you can find those pesky keys that always go missing… --- ## [U-blox NEO-6M GPS timing issue](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/u-blox-neo-6m-gps-timing-issue/24513)
**Author:** [@Trevor277988](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Trevor277988)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2026 04:51 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/u-blox-neo-6m-gps-timing-issue/24513 "2026-10-24T04:51:16Z")
My recently acquired GPS unit worked fine… initially, but after a while, it started failing. I’ve confirmed it is NOT cabling etc… the issue is more fundamental. I was using the basic test sketch as shown in the gettin… --- ## [ The SIM7600 module cannot be used in Jetson](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/the-sim7600-module-cannot-be-used-in-jetson/24110)
**Author:** [@Metin316830](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Metin316830)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2026 01:01 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/the-sim7600-module-cannot-be-used-in-jetson/24110 "2026-04-08T01:01:12Z")
I’m plugging the SIM7600 module into the USB port of my Jetson Orin Nano computer. It only works from the USB port in the upper right corner. We can’t use it from the other USB ports. What could be the reason for this? --- ## [Vehicle GPS tracking and data logger](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/vehicle-gps-tracking-and-data-logger/16854)
**Author:** [@Steffan224686](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Steffan224686)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2023 02:11 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/vehicle-gps-tracking-and-data-logger/16854 "2023-04-17T02:11:49Z")
Looking to create a vehicle GPS and data logger with Pico - Qwiic connectors preferred? Any recommendations of a configuration of compatible hardware to use? Hardware available only appears to be Arduino compatible. --- ## [U-box RTK gnss setup](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/u-box-rtk-gnss-setup/16805)
**Author:** [@Scott239694](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Scott239694)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2023 05:26 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/u-box-rtk-gnss-setup/16805 "2023-04-12T05:26:51Z")
Gidday All, I hope everyone is having fun tinkering with new projects and prototypes. I have a new project of my own which I am needing so assistance with. I am wanting to build a prototype for get the vertical accura… --- ## [How to use RTCM data to achieve RTK?](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/how-to-use-rtcm-data-to-achieve-rtk/15784)
**Author:** [@Jacob213709](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Jacob213709)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2022 07:21 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/how-to-use-rtcm-data-to-achieve-rtk/15784 "2022-12-02T07:21:25Z")
I’m using this example on an ESP32 Thing Plus C with a ZED-F9P and it’s working fine, but it only outputs RTCM data. How do I apply the RTCM data to the GPS data and achieve RTK? My goal is to have the ESP32 Thing Plus C… --- ## [SparkFun GPS-RTK2 Board - ZED-F9P for moving base RTK](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/sparkfun-gps-rtk2-board-zed-f9p-for-moving-base-rtk/7232)
**Author:** [@Richard83832](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Richard83832)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2022 11:23 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/sparkfun-gps-rtk2-board-zed-f9p-for-moving-base-rtk/7232 "2022-09-04T11:23:45Z")
As a newcomer to GPS, I’m looking for some practical advice on setting up the radio link between base and rover receivers. Sparkfun’s tutorial isn’t helpful as it uses Bluetooth with an inferior data rate and range. I’ve… --- ## [RTK GPS Base Stations](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rtk-gps-base-stations/14920)
**Author:** [@Sam210083](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Sam210083)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2022 06:41 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rtk-gps-base-stations/14920 "2022-08-23T06:41:20Z")
Hi all, We have mobile field rover units uBlox M8P modules with a constant LTE connection to the internet. We are looking to setup our own fixed RTK base station and then transmit corrections over the internet for the … --- ## [GPS Cat Tracker](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/gps-cat-tracker/9190)
**Author:** [@Matthew118691](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Matthew118691)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2021 05:14 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/gps-cat-tracker/9190 "2021-01-18T05:14:41Z")
Hi, I want to make a gps recorder for my cat, to find out where she goes at night. I can’t find anything on the market that suits this use case (everything is either underkill or overkill) Would pairing the Adafruit… --- ## [SIM5320A Upload to Freeboard.io Help](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/sim5320a-upload-to-freeboard-io-help/6184)
**Author:** [@Perry83256](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Perry83256)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2019 05:06 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/sim5320a-upload-to-freeboard-io-help/6184 "2019-08-27T05:06:49Z")
Hi I am just having some trouble figuring out how to upload to an online dashboard such as http://freeboard.io. If anyone could lend me a hand that would be amazing Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Neo-6M GPS Troubleshooting](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/neo-6m-gps-troubleshooting/3495)
**Author:** [@Michael3660](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Michael3660)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2019 04:29 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/neo-6m-gps-troubleshooting/3495 "2019-05-08T04:29:50Z")
Hi all, I purchased a GY-GPS6MV2 recently and have had difficulty powering the module. My first observation was that the onboard regulator was getting quite hot when applying power. This was the case when trying a rang… --- ## [External Active GPS Antenna](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/external-active-gps-antenna/3121)
**Author:** [@Corey60497](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Corey60497)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 July 2018 23:03 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/external-active-gps-antenna/3121 "2018-07-18T23:03:00Z")
Hey Guys, Just wondering whether anyone can tell me if the below product is waterproof? The product information does mention the magnet to mount to the top of cars but I’m looking for a permanent solution. GPS Antenna … --- ## [Accurate GPS module for Onion Omega 2](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/accurate-gps-module-for-onion-omega-2/2893)
**Author:** [@Josh28628](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Josh28628)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2018 02:47 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/accurate-gps-module-for-onion-omega-2/2893 "2018-06-13T02:47:20Z")
Hi I am putting together a system to compare two vehicles position for timing around a race track. I see most of the GPS modules are accurate to 3 metres or so. Do you know of or are able to get in GPS modules that are m… --- ## [GPS board and connecting the antenna](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/gps-board-and-connecting-the-antenna/2417)
**Author:** [@Andrew41918](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Andrew41918)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 April 2018 22:23 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/gps-board-and-connecting-the-antenna/2417 "2018-04-02T22:23:48Z")
I have a GPS board and am wanting to connect an antenna to it. The board is: And I have been told the antenna is: As the connection point is small, I am curious/interested how the cable attaches to the board. T… --- ## [GPS + GSM modules on a Microcontroller](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/gps-gsm-modules-on-a-microcontroller/583)
**Author:** [@Anwar23942](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Anwar23942)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2016 01:02 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/gps-gsm-modules-on-a-microcontroller/583 "2016-12-06T01:02:53Z")
Hi all! I would like to use a GPS + GSM module to send the long/lat coordinates as a text message to a pre-specified mobile phone when a signal is pushed. So far, this board looks like it might do the trick (http://c… --- ## [GPS - 13670 (GPS Receiver GP-735) connectivity to the Electron](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/gps-13670-gps-receiver-gp-735-connectivity-to-the-electron/203)
**Author:** [@Anitha16983](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Anitha16983)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2016 23:54 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/gps-13670-gps-receiver-gp-735-connectivity-to-the-electron/203 "2016-07-20T23:54:20Z")
Hi, I am looking to connect the GPS-13670 to the Electron via a breadboard. The Electron is on a breadboard and I want to connect the GPS to the breadboard. Q1: Can I use the PRT-10361 - JST SH Jumper 6 wire Assembly -…