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British Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: N6010Y on October 06, 2015, 07:03:23 pm

Title: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: N6010Y on October 06, 2015, 07:03:23 pm
Ho Folks,

I have a UBlox-7 on its way, but I'm trying to order another 2 units, and all UK stockists appear to be dry (too may of us building PilotAware)  :)

Anyone know of a UK stockist with some of these units?  Or do I have to get some from the US or China (quality of the latter is a concern).

Many thanks.
Title: Re: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: Richard on October 06, 2015, 07:10:11 pm
I bet you got the last one on ebay..... I was ordering it when it said all sold out... You were very lucky I nearly beat you to it. Never mind.

I have just orded from http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-pcs-x-VK-172-GPS-Smart-Antenna-NEW-USB-GPS-Receiver-Ublox7-for-PC-laptop/32316013341.html

Its a slow boat from china, but will arrive eventually.  (Errrrr... you are lucky)  :'(
Title: Re: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: N6010Y on October 06, 2015, 08:03:36 pm
Thanks for the link Richard.

Sorry for getting the last one from eBay.....

Just ordered a couple from China also - maybe on the same boat!
Title: Re: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: neilmurg on October 07, 2015, 07:53:57 am
Would it be possible to mount this, Ublox NEO-7M GPS Aircraft Module:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291522612415
GPS/GLONASS device in the top of the case?

I haven't built my standard device yet, waiting on parts, and I'm a novice, so this might be a stupid question.
Title: Re: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: trapdoor on October 07, 2015, 09:25:24 am
Yes but you'll need a suitable USB to TTL serial port converter.
Title: Re: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: Admin on October 07, 2015, 11:11:38 am
Quote from: neilmurg on October 07, 2015, 07:53:57 am
Would it be possible to mount this, Ublox NEO-7M GPS Aircraft Module:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291522612415
GPS/GLONASS device in the top of the case?

I haven't built my standard device yet, waiting on parts, and I'm a novice, so this might be a stupid question.

Yes wouldnt really recommend this, I think the ublox dongles are pretty good, and also the G-MOUSE, ie one of these
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/GPS-engine-board-Module-with-Antenna-USB-G-Mouse/1965994228.html

Title: Re: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: scsirob on October 07, 2015, 07:58:59 pm
On eBay and AliExpress there are lots of UBlox NEO M8N modules on offer, some combined with HCM5883L compass sensors. They are designed for drones and claim <1m precision. Would these work at all with PilotAware?
Title: Re: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: Admin on October 07, 2015, 10:18:54 pm
Quote from: scsirob on October 07, 2015, 07:58:59 pm
On eBay and AliExpress there are lots of UBlox NEO M8N modules on offer, some combined with HCM5883L compass sensors. They are designed for drones and claim <1m precision. Would these work at all with PilotAware?

Can you post a reference ?
Title: Re: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: scsirob on October 08, 2015, 10:07:13 am
When you search for "ublox neo-m8n" on aliexpress, there are tons of references. Some bare modules, others encased. They almost all come with break-out cables for drone-specific flight controllers, my guess is they are RS-232 or I2C.

http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20151008005749&SearchText=ublox+neo+m8n+gps+with+compass

Have not found any USB dongles yet, except for this module:
http://www.csgshop.com/product.php?id_product=170

As it also offers RX/TX and SCL/SDA pins, this module might make a nice addition to an all-in-one shield.
Title: Re: UBlox-7 USB-GPS Availability
Post by: Admin on October 08, 2015, 10:21:03 am
Anything which is supported by the linux kernel showing up as either

/dev/ttyACMx
/dev/ttyUSBx
Will work.

The only restriction is that if the device is /dev/ttyUSBx, then you need to configure from the web interface which USB port is being used, because this is simply a USB/RS232 bridge