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Hey did everyone see this! Parallax GPS receiver modules.

BeanBean Posts: 8,129
edited 2006-09-19 17:32 in General Discussion
Check it out... http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=28146

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  • A.C. fishingA.C. fishing Posts: 262
    edited 2006-09-15 23:42
    That's a great deal

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  • Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
    edited 2006-09-16 03:15
    yes i have ordered one MR bean maker

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    Post Edited (altitudeap) : 9/16/2006 3:25:42 AM GMT
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,403
    edited 2006-09-16 04:28
    Ken here again, using some high-pressure sales tactics. These modules really want to be $99.95, as shown by the regular price. My input to you is to get it now, before the price increases.

    Ken
  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2006-09-17 23:08
    Ken,
    How easy is it to re-program the SX on these ? That is what I want to do with them, but I don't see any SX-Key header in the pictures.

    Bean.

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  • sam_sam_samsam_sam_sam Posts: 2,286
    edited 2006-09-18 01:43
    Ken Gracey

    I have one thing to ask and that is when you run the memory map it shows 95% full
    Would you able to put the Output to a LCD Display or would you have to use another BS2 to use·a LCD Display for the ouput of the
    Parallax GPS receiver modules.
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    Will there a Demo that will show how to do this with two BS2 one for the GPS receiver module and one for a LCD Display····· Any·· idea.gif

    Thanks for any help in this matter

    Sam
  • PJAllenPJAllen Banned Posts: 5,065
    edited 2006-09-18 01:59
    sam3 --

    The demo program shows how to use all of the features, but you'll have to pick those you really want to use --·you can't have it all·(or... get a BS2p.)
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-09-18 02:15
    Bean (Hitt Consulting) said...
    Ken,
    How easy is it to re-program the SX on these ? That is what I want to do with them, but I don't see any SX-Key header in the pictures.
    Bean.
    Bean,

    ·· There are pads on the board for attaching an SX-Key/Blitz with a 4-pin header in it (The Key/Blitz) or you could tack the header onto the pads/holes.

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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-09-18 02:21
    sam_sam_sam said...(trimmed)
    I have one thing to ask and that is when you run the memory map it shows 95% full
    Would you able to put the Output to a LCD Display or would you have to use another BS2 to use·a LCD Display for the ouput of the Parallax GPS receiver modules.
    Will there a Demo that will show how to do this with two BS2 one for the GPS receiver module and one for a LCD
    Sam,

    ·· I assume the 95% full you refer to the BASIC Stamp with the demo code loaded?· Remember, this code (like the DS1302 Demo Code) is an example of how to access all of the data from the GPS Receiver.· With the menu, debug statements, etc. it will be larger than your own program that may make use of this device.· As for an LCD, yes, you could send the data to a Parallax Serial LCD, but you would have to reformat the output and configure which data you want since the LCD won't be able to display as much as the PC Screen using DEBUG.· There won't be a demo for 2 BS2 sicne that is not necessary.· Take care.

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  • sam_sam_samsam_sam_sam Posts: 2,286
    edited 2006-09-18 02:50
    Chris Savage

    Thanks for your reply that help alot

    Sam
  • Tricky NekroTricky Nekro Posts: 218
    edited 2006-09-18 08:21
    Very nice module, I may buy one...



    But why is the baud rate at 4800 and not at 9600 so to be able to connect at the serial port of the PC without having to mod the SX code...rolleyes.gif

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  • SteelSteel Posts: 313
    edited 2006-09-18 16:13
    PC accepts 4800 also...
  • steve_bsteve_b Posts: 1,563
    edited 2006-09-18 17:24
    Yikes, more good fun toys to buy!!

    It's hard explaining to the mrs. who Parallax is! haha And why do I have all of their boxes on my shelves...and when am I going to build something with all their parts!
    Sigh....haha

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  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2006-09-18 17:36
    Chris,
    · I heard a rumor that this also has some extra "hacker" pins/pads on it too.
    · Can you confirm or deny·that ?

    Bean.

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    Post Edited (Bean (Hitt Consulting)) : 9/18/2006 5:40:33 PM GMT
  • Fe2o3FishFe2o3Fish Posts: 170
    edited 2006-09-19 05:04
    Even an unsupported 1-pulse/sec output would be schweeeet... er, useful to me.

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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-09-19 16:55
    Bean, All,

    ··· The extra pads on the back are test points which connect to unused I/O pins on the SX20.· Advanced Users could take advantage of these (8) pads to gain access to these I/O pins without having to solder onto the pins of the SSOP package.· Attached is a schematic for the module which should be on our website soon as well.· I hope this helps.· Take care.



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  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2006-09-19 17:32
    Chris,
    Thanks. That does help. I LOVE to see hacker friendly modules.

    Now I can't wait to get mine in the mail...

    Bean.

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