Description
This shield complements your Arduino MKR by supporting the following GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and thus worldwide satellite-based positioning:
•GPS •GLONASS • Galileo
Examples of use
- For monitoring fleets or swarms
- scientific experiments at high altitude
- general localisation
The MKR GPS Shield is based on the u-blox SAM-M8Q GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) module. It is designed for use on MKR format boards, but thanks to its Eslov connector it can also be connected with a cable to any board with such a connector.
Technical data
- GNSS receiver: SAM-M8Q
- Connections: MKR, Eslov
- Battery: CR1216 (not included)
- Communication: Serial / I2C / DCC
