The NEO-6M GPS module is also compatible with other microcontroller boards. To learn how to use the NEO-6M GPS module with the Raspberry Pi, you can read: Email Alert System on Location Change with Raspberry Pi and GPS Module. You can get the NEO-6M GPS module for a price between $5 to $20. We recommend checking the NEO-6M GPS module page on Maker Advisor to compare the price in different stores and find the best one. The module communicates with the Arduino via serial communication using the TX and RX pins, so the wiring couldn’t be simpler: NEO-6M GPS Module The NEO-6M GPS module has four pins: VCC, RX, TX, and GND. Parts Requiredįor testing this example you’ll need the following parts: To get raw GPS data you just need to start a serial communication with the GPS module using Software Serial. You can use the preceding links or go directly to /tools to find all the parts for your projects at the best price!
The module GND pin is connected to Arduino GND pin.The module RX pin is connected to Arduino pin 3.The module TX pin is connected to Arduino pin 4.The module VCC pin is connected to Arduino 5V pinĬopy the following code to your Arduino IDE and upload it to your Arduino board.