Sky-Drones SmartAP GPS
SmartAP GPS is a GNSS navigation module with integrated antenna, UBlox Neo-M8N chipset, 3x 3-axis magnetometer (compass), 1x MS-5611 pressure sensor and RGB LED driver. SmartAP GPS supports concurrent reception of up to 3 GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou).
Key features include:
- Concurrent reception of up to 3 GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou)
- 3x built-in magnetometers: HMC5983, IST8310 and LIS3MDL
- 1x built-in barometer: MS5611
- RGB LED Driver and status LEDs
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Kit Contents
An SmartAP GPS kit includes:
- 1x GPS modules
- 1x 30cm cable
Configuration
For the aircraft, you should set the parameter SER_GPS1_BAUD to 115200 8N1 to ensure that PX4 uses the correct baudrate.
Pinout and Connections
SmartAP GPS has 10 pin JST-GH connector that can be plugged into a Pixhawk flight controller (compliant with Pixhawk connector standard).
| Pin number | Pin name |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5V |
| 2 | USART1_RX |
| 3 | USART1_TX |
| 4 | I2C1_SCL |
| 5 | I2C1_SDA |
| 6 | SAFETY_BTN |
| 7 | SAFETY_LED |
| 8 | +3V3 |
| 9 | BUZZER |
| 10 | GND |
Specification
- U-blox M8N GPS Receiver
- IST8310 Magnetometer
- HMC5983 Magnetometer
- LIS3MDL Magnetometer
- MS5611 Pressure sensor
- RGB LEDs for status indication
- NCP5623 I2C Driver
- Diameter: 75mm
- Weight: 34g