Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi A+/B+/Pi 2

Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi A+/B+/Pi 2 info

Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi A+/B+/Pi 2 adds Adafruit’s celebrated Ultimate GPS on your Raspberry Pi, so you can add precision time and location to your Raspberry Pi Model A+, B+, or Pi 2.

Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi A+/B+/Pi 2 is based on Adafruit Ultimate GPS, with the addition of a coin-cell holder for RTC usage, break-outs for all the Raspberry Pi's extra pins and plenty of prototyping area for adding LEDs, sensors, and more.

Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi A+/B+/Pi 2 takes over the Raspberry Pi's hardware UART to send/receive data to and from the GPS module. So, if you need to use the RX/TX pins with a console cable, you cannot also use this HAT. Instead, you'll have to use a composite or HDMI monitor and keyboard to log in, or use SSH to connect over the network to your Pi.

Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi A+/B+/Pi 2 comes as a fully assembled GPS + PCB and an additional 2x20 GPIO header. Some light soldering is required to attach the 2x20 GPIO header to the HAT but it's fast and easy for anyone with a soldering iron and solder. You can also swap the plain female header to suit your projects.

Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi A+/B+/Pi 2 - General Specifications

• -165 dBm sensitivity, 10 Hz updates, 66 channels
• Only 20mA current draw
• Built in Real Time Clock (RTC) - slot in a CR1220 backup battery for 7-years or more of timekeeping even if the Raspberry Pi is off!
• PPS output on fix, by default connected to pin #4
• Internal patch antenna which works quite well when used outdoors + u.FL connector for external active antenna for when used indoors or in locations without a clear sky view

Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi A+/B+/Pi 2 - Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 65mm x 56mm x 7mm

Documents

GPS Module Datasheet

References

Adafruit Web Site: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2324