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NEO-6M GPS Module for Arduino and Microcontrollers

SKU: HMJ051 Category: Sensors
KSH 1,000.00
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Product Description

NEO-6M GPS Module for Arduino and Microcontrollers

= High-Sensitivity Positioning Module with UART Interface =

The NEO6M is a highperformance GPS receiver module based on the u-blox 6 positioning engine, designed for accurate location tracking in drones, vehicles, and IoT projects .

50Channel GPS Receiver Tracks GPS L1 frequency with SBAS support
Fast Satellite Lock - Hot start in 1 second, cold start in 27 seconds
Operating voltage is 2.7V to 5V - compatible with 3.3V and 5V systems
Use an active antenna or place the module outdoors for stable positioning
First positioning after cold start may take 1-3 minutes outdoors

= Technical Specifications =

ParameterValue
Receiver Type50 channels, GPS L1 (1575.42MHz) C/A code
Horizontal Accuracy2.5m CEP (SBAS: 2.0m)
Tracking Sensitivity-161dBm
Navigation Update Rate5Hz max (1Hz default)
Operating Voltage2.7V to 5.0V
Operating Current45mA
InterfaceUART TTL (default 9600 baud)
Communication ProtocolNMEA (default), UBX Binary
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
Onboard FeaturesRechargeable backup battery for hot starts, EEPROM for configuration

= Key Features =

+High Sensitivity and Fast Acquisition - Excellent performance in urban canyons and dense foliage

+UART TTL Interface - Default 9600 baud with configurable baud rate options up to 230400

+Onboard Backup Battery - Retains ephemeris data for warm/hot starts, enabling rapid positioning

+Configurable Update Rate - Up to 5Hz navigation update for tracking applications

+Onboard EEPROM - Saves configuration settings across power cycles

== Applications ==

  1. Vehicle tracking and fleet management
  2. Drone and quadcopter positioning
  3. Arduino-based GPS navigation systems
  4. IoT and asset tracking devices
  5. Weather balloons and remote sensing
Versatile and Affordable A standard, wellsupported GPS module for positioning projects
Reliable Positioning - Good accuracy for most hobby and prototyping uses

√ Compatible with Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and other microcontrollers

√ Multiple antenna options - IPX connector for external active antenna

√ PPS output for precise timing applications

√ Standard NMEA data output for easy integration

= Connection Guide =

Module PinArduino Connection
VCC3.3V or 5V
GNDGND
TXDMCU RX (e.g., D4 on Arduino)
RXDMCU TX (e.g., D3 on Arduino)
PPSOptional timing output
Connect module TX to MCU RX and module RX to MCU TX for proper UART communication
Use a GPS library for easy parsing of NMEA data on Arduino
The module is static sensitive - handle with care

= Troubleshooting =

No GPS data:

  • Place module outdoors with clear sky view for first positioning
  • Check antenna connection and power supply
  • Verify correct baud rate (default 9600)

LED remains solid:

  • Indicates no satellite lock - wait for position fix
  • LED flashes when positioning is acquired

Slow or no lock:

  • Allow 1-3 minutes for cold start in open area
  • Use external active antenna for better reception
  • Check for interference from nearby electronics