GPS Ublox NEO-8M Module with Ceramic Antenna on Board and SAM Interface

Features:

• Backward Compatibility: Compatible with Neo-6 and Neo-7 modules, ensuring seamless integration with existing setups.
• Versatile Connectivity: Micro USB port for easy connection to PCs and development boards like Arduino, ESP8266, and ESP32. Classic TTL TX and RX pins facilitate integration with various microprocessor systems.
• High-Performance GNSS Engine: Built on the u-blox 8 GNSS engine, supporting GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, and SBAS for accurate positioning and navigation.
• Adjustable Parameters: Parameters can be easily configured via the serial port and saved in EEPROM, offering flexibility for customization.
• Adaptable Antenna Interface: Equipped with an SMA interface for connecting a wide range of antennas, providing strong adaptability to different environments.
• Wide Voltage Compatibility: Compatible with 3.3V and 5V voltage levels, simplifying connections to different microprocessor systems.
• Backup Battery: Features a backup rechargeable battery onboard for maintaining settings and data integrity.
• Compact Design: Compact form factor with an onboard ceramic antenna attached to the rear of the module, optimizing space efficiency.
• Supply Voltage Options: Supports supply voltage from 3.3V to 5V DC or via USB cable for convenient power options.
• Easy Connections: Clearly labeled connections including VCC (+5V), GND (ground), TX, RX, and PPS (time pulse) for straightforward integration.
• Default Baud Rate: Comes with a default baud rate of 9600 baud for standard communication protocols.

Specifications:

• Parameters Configuration: Adjustable via serial port and saved in EEPROM
• Antenna Interface: SMA interface for versatile antenna options
• Voltage Compatibility: Supports 3.3V/5V level for easy connection to microprocessor systems
• Backup Battery: Onboard rechargeable battery for data retention
• Connectivity: Micro USB for direct connection, TTL interface for communication
• Antenna: Ceramic antenna attached to the rear of the module
• Supply Voltage: 3.3V to 5V DC or via USB cable
• Connections: VCC (+5V), GND, TX, RX, PPS
• Default Baud Rate: 9600 baud for standard communication

NEO-8M GPS Module Pinout

Connecting NEO-8M GPS With Arduino:

To begin, ensure all connections are properly established. Before proceeding with the code, it's crucial to integrate the necessary library into the Arduino IDE. Follow these steps:

1. Download the library by clicking on this link.
2. Open the Arduino IDE and navigate to Sketch > Include Library > Add .ZIP Library.
3. Select the option "Add .ZIP Library" from the dropdown menu.
4. Locate the downloaded .zip file and open it.

Upload the Code:

#include "TinyGPS++.h"
#include "SoftwareSerial.h"

/* This example sketch shows how to use a TinyGPS++ (TinyGPSPlus) object normally.
   It necessitates the use of SoftwareSerial and assumes a 9600-baud serial GPS device
   is connected to pins 4(rx) and 3. (tx). */

static const int RXPin = 4, TXPin = 3;
static const uint32_t GPSBaud = 9600; // The TinyGPS++ object
TinyGPSPlus gps; // The serial connection to the GPS device
SoftwareSerial ss(RXPin, TXPin);

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(115200);
  ss.begin(GPSBaud);
  Serial.println(F("DeviceExample.ino"));
  Serial.println(F("A simple demonstration of TinyGPS++ with an attached GPS module"));
  Serial.print(F("Testing TinyGPS++ library v. "));
  Serial.println(TinyGPSPlus::libraryVersion());
  Serial.println(F("by Mikal Hart"));
  Serial.println();
}

void loop() {
  // This sketch displays information every time a new sentence is correctly encoded.
  while (ss.available() > 0)
    if (gps.encode(ss.read()))
      displayInfo();
  if (millis() > 5000 && gps.charsProcessed() < 10) {
    Serial.println(F("No GPS detected: check wiring."));
    while(true);
  }
}

void displayInfo() {
  Serial.print(F("Location: "));
  if (gps.location.isValid()) {
    Serial.print(gps.location.lat(), 6);
    Serial.print(F(","));
    Serial.print(gps.location.lng(), 6);
  } else {
    Serial.print(F("INVALID"));
  }
  Serial.print(F(" Date/Time: "));
  if (gps.date.isValid()) {
    Serial.print(gps.date.month());
    Serial.print(F("/"));
    Serial.print(gps.date.day());
    Serial.print(F("/"));
    Serial.print(gps.date.year());
  } else {
    Serial.print(F("INVALID"));
  }
  Serial.print(F(" "));
  if (gps.time.isValid()) {
    if (gps.time.hour() < 10) Serial.print(F("0"));
    Serial.print(gps.time.hour());
    Serial.print(F(":"));
    if (gps.time.minute() < 10) Serial.print(F("0"));
    Serial.print(gps.time.minute());
    Serial.print(F(":"));
    if (gps.time.second() < 10) Serial.print(F("0"));
    Serial.print(gps.time.second());
    Serial.print(F("."));
    if (gps.time.centisecond() < 10) Serial.print(F("0"));
    Serial.print(gps.time.centisecond());
  } else {
    Serial.print(F("INVALID"));
  }
  Serial.println();
}

After uploading the code, you can see the output in the serial monitor.