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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIn summary, in this tutorial you’ll learn how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Wire the NEO-6M GPS module to the ESP8266 via serial<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Parse raw data to obtain selected and readable GPS information<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get your current location, date, time, and more…<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
We have a similar guide for the ESP32 board with NEO-6M GPS Module (Arduino IDE)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Throughout this tutorial, we’ll cover the following subjects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Introducing the NEO-6M GPS Module<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wiring the NEO-6M GPS Module to the ESP8266<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- ESP8266 with the NEO-6M GPS Module – Getting GPS Data<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you’re new to the ESP8266 board, you may like reading: Getting Started with ESP8266 NodeMCU Development Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introducing the NEO-6M GPS Module<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The NEO-6M GPS module is a GPS receiver compatible with most microcontroller boards. It can get data about location, speed, altitude, and time.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIt comes with a small backup battery, external EEPROM, and an LED signal indicator. This LED will start blinking when it gets a position fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usually, these modules come with a GPS ceramic antenna.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBut, you can change it to any other compatible antenna that might suit your project better. For example, I like to use the one at the right in the picture below because it is waterproof, and the antenna comes with a long cable which allows for more flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"antennas](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/antennas-for-GPS-Modules.jpg?resize=750%2C422&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe NEO-6M GPS Module communicates with a microcontroller using serial communication protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This module works with standard NMEA sentences. NMEA stands for National Marine Electronics Association, and in the world of GPS, it is a standard data format supported by GPS manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NEO-6M GPS Module Features<\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIn summary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- This module has an external antenna and built-in EEPROM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Interface: RS232 TTL<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Power supply: 3V to 5V<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Default baudrate: 9600 bps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Works with standard NMEA sentences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Where to buy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can get the NEO-6M GPS module for a price between $5 to $20. We recommend checking the NEO-6M GPS module page on Maker Advisor<\/a> to compare the prices in different stores and find the best one.<\/p>\n\n\n
You can use the preceding links or go directly to MakerAdvisor.com\/tools<\/a> to find all the parts for your projects at the best price!<\/p>
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<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWiring the NEO-6M GPS Module to the ESP8266 NodeMCU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To communicate with the NEO-6M GPS module, we’ll use software serial, so you can use any available GPIOs. We’ll use: GPIO 14 (D5), and GPIO 12 (D6).<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Wiring](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ESP8266-NEO-GPS-Circuit_fritzing.png?resize=855%2C536&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Wiring the NEO-6M GPS Module to the ESP8266<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Introducing the NEO-6M GPS Module<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
![\"Installing](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/install-tiny-gps-plus-library-arduino-ide.png?resize=750%2C497&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n![\"ESP8266](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ESP8266-with-NEO-GPS-Module-Circuit.jpg?resize=750%2C422&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1\")
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n![\"Get](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ESP32-Get-GPS-Data-NEO-6M-Demonstration.png?resize=830%2C379&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1\")
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