Getting Started with u-blox Thingstream and PointPerfect
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Resources and Going Further
Ready to get hands-on with GPS?
We've got a page just for you! We'll walk you through the basics of how GPS works, the hardware needed, and project tutorials to get you started.
Now that you've successfully got your ZED-F9P with PointPerfect over IP up and running, it's time to incorporate it into your own project! Need more information? Check out some of the links below:
u-blox Resources
- ZED-F9P
- u-blox Service Terms for B2B Customers (PDF)
- u-blox u-center - GNSS evaluation software for Windows
- PointPerfect
- Thingstream
Need some inspiration for your next project? Check out some of these related tutorials related to GNSS.
GPS Differential Vector Pointer
Use GPS to have two objects, a base and a target, point towards one another. This can be used to aim a directional antenna (or in the case of this project, a laser) from one object to the other object at a distance that is only limited by your ability to provide the base station with the target's GPS location.
Three Quick Tips About Using U.FL
Quick tips regarding how to connect, protect, and disconnect U.FL connectors.
SparkFun RTK Surveyor Hookup Guide
Learn how to use the enclosed RTK Surveyor product to achieve millimeter level geospatial coordinates.
SparkFun RTK Facet L-Band Hookup Guide
Setup the RTK Facet L-Band in minutes to begin gathering millimeter level geospatial coordinates.