GPS-14030 Datasheet, PDF (1/1 Pages) SparkFun Electronics – Mini GPS Shield

Mini GPS Shield
GPS-14030
Description: The SparkFun Mini GPS Shield equips your Arduino Mini with access to a GPS module, µSD
memory card socket and all of the other peripherals you’ll need to turn your Arduino into a position‐
tracking, speed‐monitoring, altitude‐observing wonder logger. The shield is based around the GP‐735
GPS module, a 56‐channel GPS receiver featuring a uBlox 7th generation chip set and an up to 10Hz
update rate. The board also uses a level shifter, so there’s no need to worry about the logic voltage of
your Arduino Mini.
The Mini GPS Shield is a mini version of our GPS Logger Shield. While the GPS Logger Shield was designed
to work with the Arduino RedBoard, the Mini GPS Shield was designed to work with the Arduino
Mini/Micro boards.
The shield comes with a 6-pin JST connector to connect the GP-735 module. If you already
have a GPS module, the JST pins are broken out and labeled to allow you to use just about any
GPS module that works down to 3.3V. The Mini GPS Shield will work with any of our Arduino
Mini boards. The board uses 3.3V logic; however, the logic level converter on the shield allows
you to use 5V boards just as easily. The mini boards have symmetrical pins, which means it’s
very easy to plug the shield in the wrong way. Plugging the shield in backward won’t damage
either board, but it is something that could be easy to overlook. Make sure to check out the
Hookup Guide below for proper installation instructions.
Features:
Supports GP-735 with pins broken out to support most 3.3V tolerant GPS modules
Supports backup battery options
uSD memory card socket
Works with any Arduino Mini board (3.3V or 5V)
UART switch controls serial communications
Configurable LED to show GPS fix
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