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Learn to connect and configure the Adafruit Ultimate GPS version 3 with a Raspberry Pi Pico W in this 49-minute tutorial. Wire the GPS module to the Pico W and establish communication to read NMEA sentences from the GPS receiver. Watch the GPS gradually acquire satellite signals and achieve a position fix as it detects more satellites in the sky. Master the fundamental connection and setup process that forms the foundation for building a complete GPS tracking system. Gain hands-on experience with GPS module interfacing, UART communication, and real-time satellite data acquisition using MicroPython on the Raspberry Pi Pico W platform.
Syllabus
Ultimate GPS Tracker Project 2: Connect and Fire Up the Adafruit GPS with the Pi Pico W
Taught by
Paul McWhorter