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NEO M8N GPS MODULE M5T GLONASS WITH ANTENNAOverviewThe NEO M8N GPS module is a compact, high-performance GPS receiver that supports both GPS and GLONASS satellite systems. It features a built-in antenna and is compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers and development boards. This module is ideal for IoT projects that require precise location tracking, navigation, and timing.Pinout| Pin | Function |
| --- | --- |
| VCC | Power supply (3.3V or 5V) |
| GND | Ground |
| RX | Serial input (UART) |
| TX | Serial output (UART) |Communication ProtocolThe NEO M8N GPS module communicates using the NMEA 0183 protocol, which is a standard for GPS receivers. It sends data in the form of sentences, each containing a specific set of information such as latitude, longitude, altitude, and velocity.Code Examples### Example 1: Using the NEO M8N GPS module with an Arduino BoardIn this example, we will connect the NEO M8N GPS module to an Arduino board and read the GPS data using the Serial library.Hardware RequirementsArduino Board (e.g., Arduino Uno or Arduino Nano)
NEO M8N GPS module
Breadboard and jumper wiresSoftware RequirementsArduino IDE (version 1.8.x or later)Code
```c
#include <SoftwareSerial.h>#define GPS_RX 2 // RX pin of the GPS module
#define GPS_TX 3 // TX pin of the GPS moduleSoftwareSerial gpsSerial(GPS_RX, GPS_TX);void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
gpsSerial.begin(9600);
}void loop() {
while (gpsSerial.available() > 0) {
char c = gpsSerial.read();
Serial.print(c);
}
}
```
ExplanationIn this example, we create a SoftwareSerial object to communicate with the GPS module. We set the baud rate to 9600, which is the default baud rate of the NEO M8N GPS module. In the loop() function, we read the GPS data using the gpsSerial object and print it to the serial console using the Serial object.### Example 2: Using the NEO M8N GPS module with a Raspberry PiIn this example, we will connect the NEO M8N GPS module to a Raspberry Pi and read the GPS data using Python.Hardware RequirementsRaspberry Pi (any model)
NEO M8N GPS module
Breadboard and jumper wiresSoftware RequirementsRaspbian OS (any version)
Python 3.xCode
```python
import serial
import timegps_serial = serial.Serial('/dev/ttyUSB0', 9600) # adjust the serial port and baud rate as neededwhile True:
line = gps_serial.readline().decode('utf-8')
print(line)
time.sleep(0.1)
```
ExplanationIn this example, we create a serial connection to the GPS module using the serial library. We set the baud rate to 9600, which is the default baud rate of the NEO M8N GPS module. In the loop, we read the GPS data using the readline() method and print it to the console using the print() function. We use the time.sleep() function to add a delay between each read operation.Note: In both examples, you need to adjust the serial port and baud rate according to your specific setup. Additionally, you may need to add error handling and caching mechanisms to ensure reliable data transfer.