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.
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