# U-blox NEO-6M Compatible GPS Module

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE05949 · **Brand:** [Core Electronics](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/core-electronics-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/u-blox-neo-6m-gps-module.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/u-blox-neo-6m-gps-module.html.md))

This GPS module is well known amongst the community and is often used with the ArduCopter gear. At the core is a U-blox Neo-6 GPS receiver which has advanced power management and anti-jamming technology. The module takes care of all the hardware requirements leaving only 4 connections to your micro/external application (Vcc RX TX Gnd).

## Pricing

- **Price:** $6.50 (inc GST) — $5.91 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $5.32 (exc GST) · 50+ $5.02 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 160 today; more stock is typically available with a 8–12 day lead time.

## Restrictions

Restrictions apply to this equipment as it uses button/coin cell batteries:

- The equipment is intended to be used in trades, professions or industries
- The equipment is not intended for sale to the general public
- The equipment is not intended to be used where children are present
- You are aware that this equipment may not meet child safety testing requirements as it is not intended to be used by consumers or general public, but rather, is intended to be used in trades, professions or industries in conjunction with the limitations and restrictions listed above
- You are aware that these restrictions are due to a change in [A](https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/businesses-on-notice-as-mandatory-button-battery-laws-commence)[ustralian legislation in 2022](https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/businesses-on-notice-as-mandatory-button-battery-laws-commence) for button/coin cell batteries
 
![Button Battery Warning](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/uploads/iec-button-battery.png)

A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout.

## Description

This GPS module is well known amongst the community and is often used with the ArduCopter gear. At the core is a U-blox Neo-6 GPS receiver which has advanced power management and anti-jamming technology. The module takes care of all the hardware requirements leaving only 4 connections to your micro/external application (Vcc RX TX Gnd).

You don't need to be a copter-expert to use this device! Just power it up and within a few moments you will have continuous GPS data being sent from the TX on the module.

The GPS module can be powered using 5V or 3.3V thanks to an onboard regulator. The device itself operates at 3.3V so the **TX and RX IO are strictly 3.3V** which will be enough to drive normal 5V microcontrollers. Please use a [logic converter](https://core-electronics.com.au/logic-level-converter-bidirectional.html) if you are using the RX on this module, otherwise, you are at risk of permanently damaging the GPS.

### Features:

- Standalone GPS receiver
- 9600 baud (default setting; can be changed)
- Uses a XC6204B2K voltage regulator, so it can take 3.3V and 5V operating voltages.
- 3.3V TTL IOs; (FYI, the TX 3.3V 'high' state will be sufficient to drive normal 5V microcontroller TTL inputs without additional hardware)
- Onboard LED which flashes to indicate lock
- U-blox NEO-6M GPS module
- Under 1 second time-to-first-fix for hot and aided starts
- Indoor GPS: -162 dBm tracking sensitivity
- Anti-jamming technology
- Supports SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) for global coverage using multiple GPS networks.
- U-blox 6 50 channel positioning engine with over 2 million effective correlators
- Timepulse (requires PIN 3 on the board to be tapped into)
- 5Hz position update rate
- Operating temperature range: -40 TO 85°C
- UART TTL socket
- EEprom to store settings
- Dimensions: 35mm L x 26mm W x 12mm D (antenna dimensions of 25mm x 25mm x 10mm)
 
### Documents:

- [NEO-6 Datasheet](https://content.u-blox.com/sites/default/files/products/documents/NEO-6_DataSheet_%28GPS.G6-HW-09005%29.pdf)

## Guides for this product

- [How to add GPS to Your Arduino \| Add Real-Time Location to Your Project!](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/arduino/how-to-add-gps-to-an-arduino/)
- [How to add GPS to a Raspberry Pi Pico \| Get Real-Time Location in Your Project!](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi-pico/how-to-add-gps-to-a-raspberry-pi-pico/)
- [Effective Ways To Measure Distance In Maker Projects](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/sensors/effective-ways-to-measure-distance-in-maker-projects/)

## Videos for this product

- [How to add GPS to an Arduino & Make a Simple Navigation Project](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/how-to-add-gps-to-an-arduino-make-a-simple-navigation-project)
- [How to add GPS to a Raspberry Pi Pico \| Get Real-Time Location in Your Project!](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/how-to-add-gps-to-a-raspberry-pi-pico-get-real-time-location-in-your-project)
- [Effective Ways To Measure Distance In Your Maker Projects!](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/effective-ways-to-measure-distance-in-your-maker-projects)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/0/1/018-gy-gps6mv2.jpg)