APM 2.0 How to disable the shield's GPS receiver

Does anyone know how to disable the onboard GPS receiver so you can use and external GPS receiver module?

Tags: 2.0, APM, External, GPS, Receiver, Shield

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Permalink Reply by DJ Raz55 on April 6, 2012 at 10:48pm

is there a solder jumper to tell the main board to use the external GPS port?

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3D RoboticsPermalink Reply by Chris Anderson on April 6, 2012 at 10:51pm

You can buy it in a version with external GPS. Just chose "none" for GPS in the product listing:

https://store.diydrones.com/APM_2_0_Kit_p/br-ardupilotmega-03.htm

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Permalink Reply by DJ Raz55 on April 6, 2012 at 11:09pm

i bought the one with the onboard GPS but depending where i am mounting it i might half to use the external GPS that i also bought at the same time... what i need to know is how to tell the APM 2.0 main board what GPS i want to use

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Permalink Reply by Steve on May 22, 2012 at 1:50pm

Does this exist yet?

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