SparkFun RTK Surveyor Hookup Guide

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Contributors: Nate, Ell C

Resources and Going Further

We hope you enjoy using the RTK Surveyor as much as we have!

Here are the pertinent technical documents for the RTK Surveyor:

Check out these additional tutorials for your perusal:

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Artemis Global Tracker Hookup Guide

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How to Install CH340 Drivers

How to install CH340 drivers (if you need them) on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

Setting up a Rover Base RTK System

Getting GNSS RTCM correction data from a base to a rover is easy with a serial telemetry radio! We'll show you how to get your high precision RTK GNSS system setup and running.

How to Build a DIY GNSS Reference Station

Learn how to affix a GNSS antenna, use PPP to get its ECEF coordinates and then broadcast your own RTCM data over the internet and cellular using NTRIP to increase rover reception to 10km!