{"id":26099,"date":"2019-11-06T18:16:59","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T10:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=26099"},"modified":"2025-01-02T06:30:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T06:30:50","slug":"arduino-gps-modules-which-one-to-use-guide-and-comparisons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/06\/arduino-gps-modules-which-one-to-use-guide-and-comparisons\/","title":{"rendered":"Arduino GPS Modules \u2013 Which one to use? Comparison, Arduino Tutorial, and projects [2025]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction to GPS and GPS Modules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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You’re probably familiar with GPS as the ones that give you directional information through your phone, car, or on your preferred maps app. However, have you wondered what goes into it and how do these modules give you an accurate position anytime, anywhere?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When were GPS satellites launched? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GPS dates back to the late ’70s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do GPS modules work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Satellite Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GPS modules contain tiny processors and antennas that directly receive data sent by satellites through dedicated RF frequencies. From there, it’ll receive timestamp from each visible satellites, along with other pieces of data. If the module’s antenna can spot 4 or more satellites, it’s able to accurately calculate its position and time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arduino GPS Modules?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll be introducing and comparing three GPS modules today; NEO-6M, Grove – GPS Module and Grove – GPS (Air530). These GPS modules are compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, making it easy for you to start trying it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today’s guide will cover: <\/p>\n\n\n\n