The NEO-6M-V2 GPS Module is a standalone satellite receiver that forms the backbone of countless open-source tracking and drone navigation systems. Powered by the high-performance u-blox 6 positioning engine, this compact board delivers exceptional accuracy at a very accessible price point.
What elevates this specific kit is its External Active Antenna. Unlike standard, bare ceramic square antennas, active antennas feature an integrated signal amplifier and are typically enclosed in a robust, weather-resistant plastic housing with a long coaxial cable. This gives you the freedom to mount the electronics securely inside a project box or vehicle cabin while placing the antenna outside on the roof for a perfect 3D satellite lock.
Key Features
Active Antenna Shielding: Comes with a high-sensitivity external active antenna that vastly outperforms basic passive patches in overcast or crowded environments.
On-Board EEPROM: Saves configuration parameters and calibration profile data locally so you don’t lose custom settings when removing power.
Rechargeable Battery Backup: Built-in MS621FE coin cell stores ephemeris data to enable incredibly fast Hot Starts (under 2 seconds).
Clear Signal LED: Features a red onboard status LED that remains solid while searching and begins flashing when a stable positional fix is secured.
Breadboard & Microcontroller Friendly: Standard 4-pin UART breakout (VCC, GND, TX, RX) hooks up instantly to Arduino Nano, Uno, ESP32, or STM32 boards.
Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
Receiver Type
50-channel u-blox 6 position engine
Default Baud Rate
9600 bps (Configurable up to 115200 bps)
Output Protocol
NMEA 0183 (Standard text string messages)
Supply Voltage
3.0V to 5.0V DC (Integrated 3.3V LDO Regulator)
Logic Level
3.3V TTL (Safe to use with 5V Arduino lines)
Position Accuracy
2.5 meters
Tracking Sensitivity
-161 dBm
Antenna Connector
U.FL / IPEX miniature connector
Module Dimensions
23mm x 30mm
Popular DIY Applications
DIY Vehicle Anti-Theft Trackers: Build custom car or bike trackers that transmit coordinates via SMS when combined with a GSM board.
Robotics & RC Plane Autopilots: Used to feed location updates into legacy APM, ArduPilot, or custom navigation algorithms.
High-Altitude Balloon Tracking: Logging extreme telemetry and altitude coordinates during physics or meteorological experiments.
Weight
2000 g
Dimensions
15 × 10 × 5 cm
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