GPS Mouse - GP-808G Hookup Guide

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Hardware Hookup

This GPS module is designed for pro makers who wish to have a GPS module attach to their custom PCB or hand-built prototype. However, you can easily connect the GPS unit to a breadboard with the included connectors and wire it up to a microcontroller of your choice. For a secure connection, you can also solder the wires to a custom PCB.

To connect the module to a breadboard, insert the 4-pin and 2-pin female JST connectors.

GPS Mouse Hookup 1

Connect the GPS male JST connectors into the female connectors. You can now wire the GPS Mouse to the microcontroller using jumper wires.

GPS Mouse and RedBoard

For a more robust connection, you can also snip the JST connectors off and solder the bare wire ends to straight male headers or any other connector of your choosing.

The connections from the GPS Mouse to the SparkFun RedBoard used for this example are as follows:

GPS Mouse PinSparkFun RedBoard Pin
TX (White)Digital Pin 4
RX (Green)Digital Pin 3
GND (Black)Ground (GND)
VCC (Red)Power (5V)