On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:07:45 +0800, Alan <me@somewhere.com.au.invalid> wrote:>On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:15:21 GMT, mroberds@worldnet.att.net wrote: > >>In sci.electronics.design Alex Gibson <news@alxx.net> wrote: >>>Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use in embedded >>>projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a (laptop/pc >>>with windows and osx drivers). >> >>Try Furuno... I know they make some that are maybe 1/4" x 1" x 2" (6 mm >>x 25 mm x 50 mm), connector for external antenna, 5.0 or 3.3 V, serial >>output in standard ASCII formats. I think it's logic serial and you >>need to follow with a MAX232 or equal to get RS232 serial. One antenna >>I have seen used is a "puck" that is maybe 1/2" thick by 2" diameter (13 >>mm x 50 mm). >> >>Matt Roberds >Have a look at the Lassen IQ module as sold by Step GPS in Oz. >http://www.stepgps.com/ >3.3v at 30mA. Needs an active antenna (also from Step) > >AlanDo you know how much the IQ model is, Alan?
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On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:24:39 +1000, dmm <dmmilne_REMOVE_@ozemail.com.au> wrote:>On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:07:45 +0800, Alan <me@somewhere.com.au.invalid> wrote: > >>On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:15:21 GMT, mroberds@worldnet.att.net wrote: >> >>>In sci.electronics.design Alex Gibson <news@alxx.net> wrote: >>>>Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use in embedded >>>>projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a (laptop/pc >>>>with windows and osx drivers). >>> >>>Try Furuno... I know they make some that are maybe 1/4" x 1" x 2" (6 mm >>>x 25 mm x 50 mm), connector for external antenna, 5.0 or 3.3 V, serial >>>output in standard ASCII formats. I think it's logic serial and you >>>need to follow with a MAX232 or equal to get RS232 serial. One antenna >>>I have seen used is a "puck" that is maybe 1/2" thick by 2" diameter (13 >>>mm x 50 mm). >>> >>>Matt Roberds >>Have a look at the Lassen IQ module as sold by Step GPS in Oz. >>http://www.stepgps.com/ >>3.3v at 30mA. Needs an active antenna (also from Step) >> >>Alan > >Do you know how much the IQ model is, Alan? >David It's AUS$ 88.00 (inc GST) and there are different antennas about AUS$50.00. You also need an adapter cable, for the antenna plus an interface connector. Very small unit. I'm looking at using them for GPS tracking. Alan -- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Jenal Communications Manufacturers and Suppliers of HF Selcall P O Box 1108, Morley, WA, 6943 Tel: +61 8 9370 5533 Fax +61 8 9467 6146 Web Site: http://www.jenal.com Contact: http://www.jenal.com/?p=1 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 17:15:51 +0800, Alan <me@somewhere.com.au.invalid> wrote:>On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:24:39 +1000, dmm ><dmmilne_REMOVE_@ozemail.com.au> wrote: > >>On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:07:45 +0800, Alan <me@somewhere.com.au.invalid> wrote: >> >>>On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:15:21 GMT, mroberds@worldnet.att.net wrote: >>> >>>>In sci.electronics.design Alex Gibson <news@alxx.net> wrote:<snip>>>Have a look at the Lassen IQ module as sold by Step GPS in Oz. >>>http://www.stepgps.com/ >>>3.3v at 30mA. Needs an active antenna (also from Step) >>> >>>Alan >> >>Do you know how much the IQ model is, Alan? >> >David > >It's AUS$ 88.00 (inc GST) and there are different antennas about >AUS$50.00. You also need an adapter cable, for the antenna plus an >interface connector. > >Very small unit. I'm looking at using them for GPS tracking. > >AlanThanks for that info Alan.
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In article <otF1e.14436$C7.7979@news-server.bigpond.net.au>, not@work.com says...> > "WDino" <nogood@bigpond.com> wrote in message > news:3Os1e.13704$C7.12234@news-server.bigpond.net.au... > > You can buy combined GPS modules and antennae for about $80 off the net > (try eBay). > > > Can you give some more info on the ones you are using? > > Thanks. >There is extensive online docmentation at www.u-blox.com, however you will need to register to get at the online documentation. There are PDF documents describing the hardware and software in great detail.> > > > These small devices can be obtained with either a standard RS232 or USB > output. > > They put out the information in standard NMEA format (which basically > means that > > it can be read directly by a microprocessor). > > I am using them with a Picaxe08 micro to monitor the movement of cattle > via a > > small solar-powered collar around their neck. And for RC airplanes with a > tiny > > 300 MHz (approx) transmitter from Oatley. > > >Mark Borgerson
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"Paul Hovnanian P.E." wrote:> > This has to be an opening for a 'Far Side' cartoon. ;-)We can only hope he comes out of retirement to draw more of his silly cartoons. I kept a Far side calendar on my bench at work for several years. It was disappointing when they stopped printing them. -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida
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"Mark Borgerson"> > Try www.ublox.com. > > > You can even buy samples through their web site. IIRC, the > TIM-LP modules are about $110 each. >I'm using u-blox and their product line is really cool. Their are really easy to use, output either nmea or their proprietary protocol (which I like better) and they provide up to 4 fixes per second. They are about to release their WS line (weak signal), that supposedly works even indoors. I'm going to try it.
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"Alex Gibson" <news@alxx.net> wrote in news:3amu39F6ckm5nU1@individual.net:> Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use > in embedded projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a > (laptop/pc with windows and osx drivers). > > Either 3V or 5V powered, ASCI output via rs232 or i2c or spi - (NMEA > 0183) and under 10cm by 10cm (5cm by 5cm or under would be better). > > Start up time isn't a concern , up to a couple of minutes is fine > > Quite a few out there, just wondering which ones people use more and > are fairly cheap , easy to use , reliable and rugged/robust. > > I had a bit of a look at a few (first three look quite good) > UV40 - Laipac > TF30 - Laipac > Lassen iQ - Trimble > > Rikaline GPS-23 > Jupiter 12 > Leadtek 9543 > > http://www.stepgps.com/products/trimble/lassenIQ.htm#physical > http://www.embedtronics.com/GPS/lassenSQ.html > > UV40 , TF30 and Lassen listed here > http://www.sparkfun.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cart=209810&cat=63& > > Rikaline > http://www.modtronix.com/product_info.php?currency=AUD&cPath=61_63&produ > cts_id=139 > > Jupiter and leadtek GPS-9543 - bit pricy > http://www.tdc.co.uk/starter_packs/index.htm#gps9543 > > Thanks > Alex Gibson > >Hi Alex, Have a look at my site: http://home-2.worldonline.nl/~samsvl/ Have fun. Sam
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what has this posting got to do with the subject? dude. "Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:42483CFE.1E729278@earthlink.net... : "Paul Hovnanian P.E." wrote: : > : > This has to be an opening for a 'Far Side' cartoon. ;-) : : : We can only hope he comes out of retirement to draw more of his silly : cartoons. I kept a Far side calendar on my bench at work for several : years. It was disappointing when they stopped printing them. : : -- : ? : : Michael A. Terrell : Central Florida
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On 28-Mar-2005, "Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:> > This has to be an opening for a 'Far Side' cartoon. ;-) > > > We can only hope he comes out of retirement to draw more of his silly > cartoons. I kept a Far side calendar on my bench at work for several > years. It was disappointing when they stopped printing them.Check your sources ! I've got a 2005 model on my wall now. -Hershel Roberson
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Hershel Roberson wrote:> > On 28-Mar-2005, "Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > > This has to be an opening for a 'Far Side' cartoon. ;-) > > > > > > We can only hope he comes out of retirement to draw more of his silly > > cartoons. I kept a Far side calendar on my bench at work for several > > years. It was disappointing when they stopped printing them. > > Check your sources ! I've got a 2005 model on my wall now. > > -Hershel RobersonI hadn't even looked for one after they announced they would no longer be available in the US. I've only visited the big bookstores a couple times in the last couple years. No electronics books or magazines worth buying so when they said the 365 day "Cartoon a day" calendar was no more I stopped going. -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida
