GPS Module with Arduino- Ublox NEO-6M

Let's explore, how to interface NEO-6M GPS Module with Arduino Uno. GPS Module supports serial communication. We'll receive NMEA sentences on arduino serial monitor. Later on we will learn how to decode NMEA sentence by simply parsing. We can easily extract latitude and longitude information from NEO-6M GPS Module. We'll also show exact location on google map. This can be very useful when we wish to build Arduino based GPS Tracker or similar projects.
Useful Links:
1. freenmea.net/decoder
2. aprs.gids.nl/nmea/
3. www.latlong.net/Show-Latitude...

[@orusxsuro1303]

what a brave man to give his exact position and data for free

[@rajawikiaa]

Who cares where he lives

[@kartikagarwal99]

@@rajawikiaa pakistan and taliban does

[@Muhammadkhan607]

@@kartikagarwal99 so sad to hear this from you. Kindly focus on the technology how we gonna use it in a better way.

[@kartikagarwal99]

@@Muhammadkhan607 Sorry for that

[@0xf172]

@@rajawikiaa its not about who care s , it just about how he is honestly :)

[@armincal9834]

Having this much power with so little skills required used to be a dream now you can literally build any hardware with a bit of programming knowledge using these modules.

[@sparkymarkm322]

I think I've seen the Arduino/gps trick before, 2 or 3 years ago. Today somehow I had everything trashed out and you helped me find my way out of the jungle, thanks :-)

[@fesgaming3718]

Question: If the light doesn't turn on on the neo6m, does that mean I shorted it out? I'm still getting values from the SM, they just don't make any sense.

[@evanbrown6923]

10:47 Not gonna expose my location, but here's my exact GPS coordinates

[@storyboarddave5860]

Yea Im a secret agent man I must keep hidden! ha

[@incognito827]

Layer of obfuscation if one lives in 50 story building.

[@waleednazar7003]

yes it takes atleast 6 decimal number after point and then it trace the exact location

[@epiendless1128]

BINARY UPDATES makes a useful point in an earlier comment: The TX pin on the UNO connector is connected to the *RX* pin on the chip that communicates with the PC. UBLOX datasheet says TX is an output from its chip, so TX-TX means we're connecting the output of the GPS to the input of the USB converter, which is correct. If you wanted GPS to talk to the Arduino instead of the PC, then you'd need to swap TX/RX. As far as I can tell, the PCB doesn't swap the names, but I remain to be convinced of that..

[@anshulmanapure1980]

Can you please elaborate, I'm still new in this so didn't understood much but I think what you are saying might be helpful to my project.

[@gettechyt126]

I need gps tracker coding for Arduino or NodeMCU

[@Nickelbag94]

Thanks for shareing your knowledge i'm using the same GPS Module for Sole projects ;-)

[@brcisna]

Hi Binary Updates. Thank You for the good detailed information on the Ublox NEO-6M gps module. I am going to buy this exact module for a Chromebook that have converted to Android-x86 to use as a dedicated tablet for a drone flying app. I am going to crack open the Chromebook and hopefully be able to figure out a UART location to solder the appropriate pins to along with the 3.3 VDC supply pad,,for module. From doing a lot of reading on these GPS modules there are always manual configurations you have to enter in a couple config files in linux. Have never actually found a how to on Android,which is surprising. Hopefully I can make it work.

[@mindstorms-l7b]

This video is well explained. But Facepalm after 5 minutes. If you use the 3.3 Volts from the arduino, cause the neo 6m module is only 3.3 volt toleranted, then use a levelshifter for the tx line aswell. The arduino will send the data via tx pin as a 5volt signal bro.

[@sarimansari9701]

How much did it take for you to get the full line of data? Mine has been on it for about 5 mints and I don't really see much progress!

[@abugin5415]

Is the location of the piece determined at the moment? Or experience talking about the itinerary of the trip to and from?

[@michelnonnon6492]

Thank you for this (very) clear introduction !

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Michel, you're very welcome! Best Wishes

[@ouchanihida3327]

You advise me what type of GBS modules that will be compatible with a Bluetooth module and at the same time an SD card . You can advise me because I'm a little lost thank you

[@ratinislam4745]

hello is it possible to collect and read the gps data to a cloud using this arduino and neo-6m gps module? how can i do that? Would be grateful for your kind response. Thanks.

[@RajbirSingh-jy3et]

Amazing video.. To get knowledge about GPS module

[@HMaktoum]

My daughter tried to connect gps to arduine but could not get any responce. The light ddid not show The connection was correct as per yours but no signe of responce. I tried to help her withe soldering the 4 jumpers and i checked the ohm and the are all 4 pins connected. Is this normal or may be the medual is deffected?

[@georgysikorsky2386]

Hello Sir. Could you make a video on how to use arduino with gps to turn on or off a relay based on speed detected. I'll like to have a gps control relay to turn some lights on in my car when current speed is 10mph. Thank you.

[@alemora2831]

hello, can you answer some questions please 1. this module can work out without an arduino micropocessor? 2. can we send the data to some like mobile or to the web, what do we need to do? 3. does it have a cost to use the satellites, or work with like wifi o is just put the battery and thats all? 4. can we modify the base code and save them inside the gps module? thanks in advice for your time

[@anitakenchannavar6493]

Sir i have done the connections as per ur circuit. but the LED module does not glow on the module. plz help me.i am working on the project related to GPS module. this is the second module. but am not able to understand the problem

[@sangramsethi3879]

Thanks dear a lot.I was in the dark world of GPS clock.Ur video find out my path.Again thanks.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Glad it helped

[@haseenanaushad8537]

thanks man, this video helped me alot! :D

[@drammeh1209]

Where can I buy neo 6m GPS module, I've searched Aliexpress seems like they are having fake ones...

[@christianfacunla7550]

Thankyou for this wonderful video. I have learned a lot thanks to you =D

[@alphabeatus8415]

Can we track location using Ip adress of the module

[@omarramadan326]

Is It accurate for indoor navigation ?

[@dgb5820]

Great video I have learnt many key points

[@lynsaturius7210]

I just wanna ask if there is voice command/record in it that will where the direction of a specific place? I hope someone can answer me Thanks

[@kushalshrestha119]

where's part 2 of the video to parse the longitude and latitude?

[@bruceedwards8003]

stumbles across your post, very interesting ,well done and thanks for sharing.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Mr. Bruce, Glad you enjoyed it

[@uditanshusingh656]

@@BINARYUPDATES this method is not working can you plz provide programming one

[@rakshithas6385]

it is taking more than 5 minutes to display stagnant coordinates ? What to do ?

[@rockerzzz...353]

hello, I am unable to get GPGLL data alone completely, what to do?

[@genetnigussie7968]

bro ur so smart and explain clearly

[@nathanas64]

Thank you! Helpful video!

[@jumbo999614]

Does this module have different version? At 4:35 When you connected ground wire, the led immediate lit up. Mine doesn't. Anyway, I get gps data from serial port. So it's fine right? Also how long does it take for GPGLL to complete? I left it on for 5 minute and still got incomplete data.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Pal, I've used Ublox NEO-6M Module in the video lesson. The ability of GPS module to take GPLL data depends on location where you've placed GPS Module. If its place in open space where GPS module finds satellite quickly then you get GPLL data quickly otherwise it takes time to get exact data. Now how long is bascially depends on place again where you're testing your module

[@Asithan476]

How accurate is this module?

[@jamshaidkhan5149]

sir the link of (freenmea.net/decoder ) is not working ?

[@jpdesroc]

I have some questions for you: What is the GPS module supply voltage on this video ? 3.3v or 5v ?? Do you easily have problems to get satellites fixes ? Since you are indoor.. ?? Where is your clock located in the house ? 1rst floor ? Basement ? Do you use GPS repeater to get sat signals ? I built 2 clock GPS driven using another type of GPS module than the NEO-6M and I'm having a hard time to get satellites signals.. Thanks !

[@mucahithamarat2052]

Voltage supply of the GPS module is 2.7-3.6V as you can see at it's chip's datasheet www.rlocman.ru/i/File/2011/04/22/1.pdf

[@anumsheraz]

3:13 Isn't there a 3.3V LDO regulator connected next to module jumpers. So technically you can connect the module VCC directly to 5v too.

[@bilal1708]

yes you can connect Vcc to 5 volts.

[@anshulmanapure1980]

@@bilal1708 can you please elaborate what you both are trying to imply

[@Mjallux]

Thanks man, this information is golden :)

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Thanks Mjallux for your comments. Wish you a beautiful day Cheers

[@anumsheraz]

Did this module just worked right out of the box ? or you've to configure it first? Cuz mine one doesn't even power on and nothing shown on serial monitor :(

[@anumsheraz]

Turned out, mine one was faulty. Got a new one that worked out of the box.

[@emmanuelandre4537]

Amazing... Diy arduino?

[@andrewverran3498]

Hi any chance you can show how to set up a 10mhz frequency standard (10mhz lock) Cheerz

[@tevya017]

a clear step by step tutorial

[@TheWiseExpress]

My GPs is not blinking

[@hauyik6259]

Bro got something to ask u , if I connect my arduino uno + arduino gps with using battery ? I'm still can get data in my laptop ?

[@hauyik6259]

Pls help me I'm urgent

[@AAOilMill]

May i connect it with multi wii

[@anokhautomation4453]

Nice and informative 👌👌👍

[@alpstinger5083]

Thanks bro. Really helpful.

[@cristianvargas3365]

Great video! Thank you for educational explanation

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Christian, thank you so much! Glad to know you found this GPS NEO6M video useful Wish you a beautiful day!

[@alirezaansari7208]

perfect description good job man

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Alireza, Glad you think so!

[@Smr20002]

Hi I am having a connections problem with the GPS module and the Arduino, the Arduino always got shutdown when I try to connect the GPS module, specifically when I connect it to the power (5V), I believe it is a problem in the power distribution, plz help me fix the problem 😫🙏🏻

[@refayetshanto]

Hi, It seems this series is not continued. Please give me with links if you published further videos on coding for GPS.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Refayet, I may continue this series later to interface GPS module with Arduino Uno. probably next month as i'm doing very busy these days. I hope you understand.

[@yogeshchavan3554]

Where to buy Neo 6m gps

[@ernieferguson6346]

I believe it's tx to rx & rx to tx.... transmit goes to recieve

[@LowFlumgaming]

Question when the Module doesn’t light up no more it means it’s fried right?

[@anshulmanapure1980]

😂

[@rahimahjofferi3560]

Thanks a lot sir, very well explained though I am still waiting for the NEO-7M GPS module to arrive

[@BINARYUPDATES]

I'm sure you gonna have good time with your NEO GPS Module with Arduino Projects. Have a Fun..Cheers

[@akrititiwari7211]

your links are not working,please help .

[@SSInfotechKochi]

What is the cost of the gps

[@toto-tf7ns]

how can i set it to 10Hz?

[@charlesgoehring3445]

Nice, easy explanations

[@tinotendamarufu4470]

I am using a UART to TTL USB to test my GPS, I keep on getting the raw data your were getting at first. I have waited many minutes but my GPS is not getting any signal. What could be the problem

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Tinotenda, Make sure the baud rate of serial communication with default baud rate of your module if you're using USB TTL Converter. Also, change the location. Try to test in outdoor means in open space where it would be easy for GPS Module to get signal. I hope this may help you

[@TechTrendsShameer]

I am not getting any blinking on the GPS module. Want could be the issue ?

[@BINARYUPDATES]

It may be because you GPS Module couldn't track or find satellite. You can try change place preferably in open space you can test if it helps....

[@mochamadirfan8262]

Thank you very much. Very very good explanation.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Glad you liked it

[@busra2435]

hi, have you got this card's eagle library? And if you have got this, can you share with me pls? :)

[@busra2435]

or if you know that where can i find it? :)

[@GospodinJean]

RX pin to RX pin?

[@muhammedfurkanozdemir4259]

how to install gps neo 6-m antenna?Is it a plug-in model or is soldering required? Thank you.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Muhammed, GPS antenna comes with its connector which can be easily plug-in to Ublox NEO-6M Module. We don't need to solder it on Module

[@muhammedfurkanozdemir4259]

@@BINARYUPDATES Thank you I was able to attach your antenna

[@epiendless1128]

On voltage levels, as far as I can tell the module does accept 5V supply as it has a regulator. But UBLOX says the the data isn't 5V tolerant. It's 3.3V CMOS, 3.6V absolute max. The module doesn't add any protection to the TX/RX lines. For breadboarding, I'd stick a 1k resistor in series with each line.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Thanks Mr. Epi for your valuable advice and comment. I appreciate you time to write. Thanks

[@boots3372]

I was about to ask about that Tx pin and was worried it'd fry the board. Thank you very much.

[@ahmedelhachemiblidia85]

hello every one, I have two questions: 1 how accurate is this gps? 2 Which solution do you propose for some one who needs a precise positioning( maybe with an error equal to 2 cm at most) with respect to some fixed objects marked by a transmetter of signal

[@SirMagicaltrevor]

Late reply i know, this unit seems accurate to 2.5m on horizontal position. for something with 2cm accuracy you will need something with a ZED-F9P module. they are accurate to 1cm but come at a high cost.

[@ayushisharma6392]

How much time takes to search satellite? I am not getting that long string.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Usually it takes sometimes around 4-8 Minutes for me. The outdoor satellites is quick to connect and for indoors it takes quite long to connect. i recommend you to sit near window if in case you Ublox NEO-6M GPS Modules takes time to through GPS cordinates. Wish you good day.

[@ronaldmorrison2765]

While the power delivered to the NEO 6M can be 5 volts since it has an onboard voltage regulator, the data lines do not allow for 5 volts and unless a voltage divider or line level shifter are incorporated the voltage of the UNO data lines will destroy most of the NEO 6M's in time.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Ronald, Its possible considering lots of Arduino board these days come in market with poor design and power issues. I've used quality Arduino and because of good power and grounding my NEO-6M Ublox GPS Module has tolerated voltage. And it worked in my case without causing any damage to GPS Module. There are so many cheap clones with loosely designed board. And these board needs to be careful with.....This is just my opinion. By the way thanks for sharing. Have a good day

[@gradivaaryawicaksana614]

What happen if we don't unplug the rx and tx connection when uploading? Does it ruin the module?

[@BINARYUPDATES]

No, It will not ruin your module. The reason to unplug Tx and Rx while uploading code is because Arduino uses those pins. Once the upload is done then Tx, Rx pins will be free to connect to any external devices like GPS NEO-6M Module in this case. I hope this answers your question. Good luck and best wishes!

[@user-kq8eu7tv6o]

how far can this device work ? ( im wondering working distance) thank you !

[@BINARYUPDATES]

So far for outdoor GPS Data tracking this Ublox NEO-M found very reliable for me in my projects

[@hazirvv8443]

Bro I need jellyfish GPS Receiver Chip . can u help me to get chip

[@darshanbabu1142]

Hello, i connected my gps module with my esp8266 for the first time it worked but after that I'm not getting the latitude and longitude it's showing 0.000000 for both, even though led is blinking, I'm getting this problem, what's the solution for this??

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Darshan, try to place GPS module outdoor in open space. The issue you're facing is because your Module maybe not able to locate satellite....I hope this may help. Good luck!

[@perseverancevuyiswa7766]

When you connect the arduino with the gps without uploading the program and the gps does not turn on does that mean it's not working?

[@BINARYUPDATES]

You must upload default Arduino code as i shown in video lesson. And if connections are right then you must see GPS data in serial monitor

[@pascaljean2333]

*some one knocks on door* I used your GPS info, I thought I could ask for advice in person

[@sparkymarkm322]

We Americans feel the need to f with people for no reason... it's called mental illness

[@miharee]

Oh holy Indian tutorial man, I request utmost assistance.

[@Kaynatwaqas]

Good work bro, s video ne channel subscribe krny py majbor krdiya, 😇, keep it up.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Thanks and welcome Brother. Good Luck

[@aimxgaming142]

Can I get this Arduino Cording

[@rajpandey22457]

Very Very Nice Tutorial. Is it Accurate or Fluctuating? And I have Heard that It works Not well inside Building or House than in Open Space.

[@spencermoody791]

I tried this tutorial on my gps indoors and got the position within a couple feet

[@Lunarspear2023]

I Connected GPS RX TO ARDUINO TX AND TX GPS TO ARDUINO RX, still works, also, wired on rx GPS 2 resistors 1k and 470 for ground

[@LNasterio]

7:08 how can you be receiving things when you didn't even write anything to receive information in the code...?

[@BINARYUPDATES]

GPS Chip on NEO-6M Module connects straight to satellite and start giving us latitude and longitude data on serial pins through which we only need to read the data coming from GPS Module. This is how GPS Modules works

[@sudintechnology]

Very clear elaboration 👌

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Thank you 🙂

[@sravyadeepika7729]

Sir could u help us with the code

[@jonathan22580]

The module gps requires wifi to works?

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Jonathan, GPS doesn't require WiFi. Usually, GPS locate nearby satellite and give you latitude and longitude data. I hope this may help you. Good day!

[@saveplanet3977]

Very good presentation

[@fatinnabilahnasri3363]

tqsm its very helpful

[@SenshaRol]

sir...why cannot log in website freenmea.net

[@Ig_INSANEE]

Sir I tried to connect gps and arduino with different connections still my GPS didn't got any signal(I have ordered a new gps still..) Can u plz help me out? 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@neelmalwatkar6095]

Did try connecting gps out in open?

[@ernieferguson6346]

tx goes to rx

[@samiawadallah6070]

Hi there , i have a question please, i use the same module but sometimes it takes up to an hour , is something wrong with my module?

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Sami, Usually it takes time to find satellite but try and test in open space once. If it can help to get data from GPS Module. Otherwise its possible that module may have issue

[@samiawadallah6070]

@@BINARYUPDATES thank you for replying , i searched what you said about hot/cold start and it helped me to understand how it works , now i do a cold start before starting my ardusat project then everything goes ok after that in the hot start

[@mubashirayub6630]

NMEA Website not working

[@RidwanurRahmanextreme]

Waiting for 10 minutes, but still have not got the full nema sentence yet, does that mean my neo 6m is broken? Please someone help.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Its may be because your NEO-6M GPS module not able to able to locate nearby satellite. You must try in open space or near windows. I hope this may help. Good luck and best wishes!

[@mohimagonjszo6103]

are you getting these data in indoor environment?

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Mohimangonj Yes, I have tested my NEO-6M GPS Module with Arduino indoor while shooting this video lesson. I hope you enjoyed watching video

[@ckhapekar87]

Hi, I am getting only $GPTXT,01,01,02, on my serial monitor. Can you please tell me what wrong.

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi, I think if you change your location and go nearby window or open space your GPS Module may catch satellite and provide you all GPS coordinates. Good Luck!

[@mubashirayub6630]

NMEA converter website is not available now, any alternative???

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Dear Mubashir, You can try rl.se/gprmc This GPS NMEA Decoder will help you decode GPRMC & GPGGA Hope this will be useful. Good day

[@saiaswanikumarmutchakarla3702]

@@BINARYUPDATES tnqqq

[@pradipthetechguy]

Great video

[@prasadadavi6618]

Great information and presentation 🙂

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Mr. Prasad, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@prasadadavi6618]

@@BINARYUPDATES can we have the data continuously displayed on Google maps when this sensor is mounted on a moving object?

[@theedge5584]

This would be very useful on my rockets, if I could make my unit smaller...always gotta search for em

[@buraqaerospace9945]

Hey I am here for the same reason haha

[@reinielantonio2278]

hello sir can you make a video of distance.measurement between two points using tinygps.h library

[@charlesgoehring3445]

If you had lat and long for the two points you could calculate the delta lat and delta long and then just use right triangle math to determine the "as the crow flies" distance. The delta's would need to be converted to the distance units you want before doing pythagorus to get the distance, however. I am not sure how to convert the degrees delta's to miles but there must be a formula. Google Pythagorean theory.

[@virendraparihar6982]

After uploading the program in this module, can we track anywhere this module's position in India or the world ?

[@BINARYUPDATES]

Hi Virendra, it'll work all over the world. As this GPS Module NEO-6M will locate nearby satellite anywhere on the planet to fetch latitude and longitude data. I hope you enjoyed watching this video. Best wishes!

[@virendraparihar6982]

@@BINARYUPDATES Ok but to get data from this module, we will need to connect this module with any internet source ?

[@user-em6oj4tq9c]

Bro I live in viman nagar 😂 Revell orchid society