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SmartElex GPS Data Logger Shield for Arduino

₹729.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The SmartElex GPS Data Logger Shield seamlessly integrates precise GPS functionality and Micro SD card data logging capabilities onto your Arduino development board, enabling accurate location tracking and storage for various mobile and stationary projects.

Features

  • Integrated Quectel L86 GPS module for reliable and accurate satellite positioning.
  • Onboard Micro SD card slot facilitates convenient storage of GPS data logs and other project information.
  • Designed in a standard Arduino shield form factor for direct compatibility with Uno, Leonardo, and Mega boards.
  • Provides essential NMEA data output for comprehensive location, speed, and time information.

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Description

The SmartElex GPS Data Logger Shield is a robust solution for adding geolocation and data storage to your Arduino-based projects. Featuring the Quectel L86 GPS module, this shield delivers high-performance positioning capabilities, making it ideal for applications requiring precise location data, velocity, and time information. The L86 module supports concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS constellations, ensuring enhanced accuracy and faster time-to-first-fix in diverse environments.

Beyond its core GPS functionality, the shield integrates a Micro SD card slot, allowing for effortless logging of captured GPS coordinates, sensor readings, or any other critical project data. This feature transforms your Arduino into a powerful tracking and recording device, perfect for mobile robotics, environmental monitoring, or asset management. The shield’s design ensures easy integration, providing all necessary interfaces to connect directly with your Arduino board, streamlining development and deployment processes.

Key Features

  • High-Performance Quectel L86 GPS Module: Supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS for superior accuracy.
  • Integrated Micro SD Card Slot: Enables direct storage of NMEA data logs and project-specific information.
  • Standard Arduino Shield Form Factor: Ensures plug-and-play compatibility with Arduino Uno, Leonardo, Mega, and compatibles.
  • Serial Communication Interface: Easily communicate with the GPS module via standard UART pins.
  • Dedicated Power Management: Optimized power consumption for extended operation in battery-powered applications.
  • External Antenna Connector: Provides flexibility for connecting high-gain GPS antennas for improved signal reception.
  • Status LEDs: Visual indicators for power, GPS fix, and SD card activity.

Applications

  • Vehicle and Asset Tracking Systems
  • Geocaching and Outdoor Navigation Devices
  • Drone and UAV Telemetry Systems
  • Environmental Monitoring with Location Data
  • Robotics with Autonomous Navigation
  • Time Synchronization for IoT Devices

Technical Specifications

Main GPS ChipQuectel L86
Micro SD Card SlotYes
Positioning Accuracy<2.5m CEP (with SBAS)
Channels33 tracking, 99 acquisition, 210 PRN
GNSS SupportGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Data Output FormatNMEA 0183
Operating Voltage5V (via Arduino)

Frequently Asked Questions

What Arduino boards are compatible with this GPS Data Logger Shield?

This SmartElex GPS Data Logger Shield is designed to be compatible with most standard Arduino boards, including the Arduino Uno, Arduino Leonardo, and Arduino Mega. Its standard pinout ensures easy integration into your existing Arduino projects, leveraging the board's 5V power and serial communication capabilities.

How do I store GPS data using the onboard Micro SD card slot?

The shield features a Micro SD card slot that can be accessed using the Arduino SD library. You can write NMEA data strings, sensor readings, or other custom data to a text file on the SD card. This enables long-term data logging for various applications without needing continuous PC connection.

What kind of GPS accuracy can I expect from the Quectel L86 module?

The integrated Quectel L86 module offers a horizontal positioning accuracy of typically less than 2.5 meters CEP (Circular Error Probable) when utilizing SBAS (Satellite-based Augmentation System). It supports multiple GNSS constellations like GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS for improved accuracy and faster fix times in diverse environments.

How is the GPS module powered and what is its typical power consumption?

The GPS module is powered directly from the Arduino board via the 5V supply pins. Its optimized power management ensures efficient operation. While exact consumption varies with usage, it's designed to be suitable for projects where the Arduino itself is battery-powered, extending overall operational time for mobile applications.

Package Includes

  • 1x SmartElex GPS Data Logger Shield for Arduino

Additional Information

Weight 0.034 kg
Dimensions 7 × 5.4 × 1.3 cm