FS: GPS Modules Sale

**Elifromthevi** · 03-02-2009, 09:34 PM

Two Types of GPS Modules
Top One: $ 30.00/each I have 5
The Lassen iQ is the latest GPS receiver from the world renowned Trimble. This is one of the smallest, easiest to use, and lowest power receivers we've ever seen!

http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/G...e%20Manual.pdf

12-Channel Receiver
DGPS Ready
Hot Start : 10s
Warm Start : 38s
Cold Start : 50s
New Enhanced sensitivity mode
26mA at 3.3V
Antenna detection
Serial output stream - configurable to NMEA Standard at 2400bps to 19200bps
Small. Really small.

This module is built for connection to a COM port as well I have schematic of the PWB so you can interface how ever you like. It includes breakout of both ports one 4 pin molex(installed and one DB9 right angle connector (not installed) This unit can be used with a coin battery to make power up quick.

Bottom one: $32/ each I have 3.
The EM-408 GPS module from USGlobalSat based on the spectacular SiRF StarIII chipset. This complete module is built upon the same technology as the ET-301, but includes a built-in patch antenna and an MMCX connector for an optional external antenna.

http://www.usglobalsat.com/download/47/em408_ug.pdf

Features:
20-Channel Receiver
Extremely high sensitivity : -159dBm
10m Positional Accuracy / 5m with WAAS
Hot Start : 8s
Warm Start : 38s
Cold Start : 42s
75mA at 3.3V
20gram weight
Outputs NMEA 0183 and SiRF binary protocol

The Module is attached to Perf board for Mounting. Also It is wired for connection to Serial COM port with TX, RX, PWR (3V to 5V), and GND. The module once properly powered will spit out data on in NMEA format on the COM port.

Visit Sparfun.com for ideas and other modules that can be combined with the GPS modules.

**0l33l** · 03-04-2009, 04:40 AM

Do you have any USB boards for these?

**Elifromthevi** · 03-04-2009, 01:23 PM

I do not have any but www.sparkfun.com or also http://www.ftdichip.com/FTProducts.htm which they sell most of their modules on digikey.com website.

Serial is better interface than usb because with a usb adapter all its doing is creating a USB interface converting the SERIAL data back to SERIAL data on a virtual COM port.

**0l33l** · 03-05-2009, 03:40 AM

Ok. I'll take one EM-408

PM me your paypal info.

I'll be using it with this: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=8334

**Elifromthevi** · 03-09-2009, 05:02 PM

Thanks.... paypal email.. gtg229g@mail.gatech.edu

**0l33l** · 03-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Elifromthevi

Thanks.... paypal email.. gtg229g@mail.gatech.edu

Payment has been sent

**0l33l** · 03-14-2009, 09:56 PM

Great seller! I got my item in today. Happy that its got the "MMCX to SMA" cable. However, I'm a bit confused, can I just plug this straight into my motherboard's COM port header? The motherboard has a 2 row header. Or is there a nice adapter I could just buy?

**Elifromthevi** · 03-17-2009, 01:01 PM

Best option is to splice the mate to your MB COM port connector into the cable provided. should be GND, TX, RX, and VCC ((3.3 or 5V) two wires i believe one is enable other is PWR). Compare pinout against the Data sheet of the EM408 GPS on last page pay attention to the view of the connector and the wires in each socket.

**rstruk** · 04-02-2009, 02:19 AM

is this cable suitable for EM-408? http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Eva.../USB-RS232.htm

If so is there any other components I need like voltage converter etc?