Discuss choice and application of GPS's to use with the new PH2.1

Posted by Simon L. on June 15, 2017 at 2:52pm

Ken McNamara sent a message inquiring about what GPS to use with your new Pixhawk 2.1: I believe this is a great subject for a new discussion. Right now, I believe there is only the "HERE" GPS that is available as a "plug-and-play" solution for the PH2.1 because of the DF-17 plugs; but I think any U-Blox module will work if you can plug it in or solder your own pigtails. From experience, the Ublox Neo M8N works really good in 'less than perfect' conditions: It got a decent lock INDOORS and acquiring a 'warm fix' took only a few seconds. Here is the module I am talking about:


https://www.banggood.com/Ublox-NEO-M8N-Flight-Controller-GPS-with-Protective-Shell-for-PIX-PX4-Pixhawk-p-1005394.html
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The 'HERE' modules are awesome but quite big; also they include LED indicators and an arm button.

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  • Simon L. February 12, 2018 at 3:49pm

    That build looks good, mine is almost done but I've been working at a new job that's quite involving so I put my hobbies aside. When I come here and see these beautiful projects, I miss my own...

    Here's my girl waiting on the bench for some attention, lost in the clutter ;(      Notice the HERE GPS embedded in the foamboard
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  • Richard McCarraher February 12, 2018 at 2:23pm

    3702415600?profile=originalPicture of the Here GPS Module installed.

    3702415490?profile=originalPicture showing GPS Connected to the Pixhawk 2.1 Installed in the Payload bay.

    Richard McCarraher said:

    I have the "Here" one on my 2.1. I am very impressed with it. I have it on the top of the plane, slightly recessed into the epo.

    I gets a lock very quickly, also have other ones (Ublox M8N based). Definately better than the "7's" 

    Discuss choice and application of GPS's to use with the new PH2.1
    Ken McNamara sent a message inquiring about what GPS to use with your new Pixhawk 2.1: I believe this is a great subject for a new discussion. Right…
  • Richard McCarraher February 12, 2018 at 11:30am

    I have the "Here" one on my 2.1. I am very impressed with it. I have it on the top of the plane, slightly recessed into the epo.

    I gets a lock very quickly, also have other ones (Ublox M8N based). Definately better than the "7's" 

  • Ken McNamara December 20, 2017 at 3:05am



    Simon L. said:

    So did this suit your needs?

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    Simon - 

    I've finished building and configuring - and this module worked perfectly (so far).

    First mistake I made was trying to put DF-17 plugs on - (see my other post) - bad idea.

    Best solution was yours, splice the GPS module into the GPS connector supplied with the Pixhawk 2.1

    Module gets GPS indoors.

    First flight was yesterday - still have some configuration issues, but nothing related to GPS.

    Thanks for the original answer!

    KenMc

  • Simon L. October 21, 2017 at 5:23pm

    yah, same here, been super busy in the last months.

  • Ken McNamara October 21, 2017 at 5:11pm

    Haven't finished this yet.  I have the GPS module from bang good - but I have to put a new connector to wire it to the PixHawk2.  It's been a really busy summer for a number of reasons - but I'm close to getting around to this.

  • Simon L. October 21, 2017 at 2:55pm

    So did this suit your needs?

    Ken McNamara said:

    That's a great suggestion.  At $20 I'm going to order one.  Looks like it takes a while to get here - maybe I'll be ready to work out plugging it in by then.

  • Ken McNamara June 15, 2017 at 6:58pm

    That's a great suggestion.  At $20 I'm going to order one.  Looks like it takes a while to get here - maybe I'll be ready to work out plugging it in by then.

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