GPS Basics
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Resources and Going Further
You should now have a clear understanding of how GPS units work and how to implement them into your next project. For more great project ideas check out these other SparkFun tutorials.
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How to Upgrade Firmware of a u-blox GNSS Receiver
A few steps and you'll upgrade to the latest features on a u-blox GNSS receiver.
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