GPS/GPRS/GSM Shield V3.0 (best arduino type, GPS and GSM switch - datalost ?)
Account cancelled 2014-01-14 03:56:50 4682 Views4 Replies Hello to DFR users,
i want to buy GPS/GPRS/GSM Shield V3.0.
1) What is most compatible arduino type for this module?
2) And is this modul ideal for car tracking? Can i replaced default gps antenna by external antenna?
3) This modul can be work in GPS or GSM mode, i readed. If i switch this mode by software (for example by 500 ms), GPS data will be lost, if i switch back to GPS after send information via GSM, let us say GPS will be again in "COLD START" after switch?
Thank you for help, Hawk
i want to buy GPS/GPRS/GSM Shield V3.0.
1) What is most compatible arduino type for this module?
2) And is this modul ideal for car tracking? Can i replaced default gps antenna by external antenna?
3) This modul can be work in GPS or GSM mode, i readed. If i switch this mode by software (for example by 500 ms), GPS data will be lost, if i switch back to GPS after send information via GSM, let us say GPS will be again in "COLD START" after switch?
Thank you for help, Hawk
2016-01-21 18:07:01 Hi Naveed,
Only need to get the GPS info to your phone by SMS?
If so, I think you can find the sample code on wiki. This is the link that might help you.
Leff
Only need to get the GPS info to your phone by SMS?
If so, I think you can find the sample code on wiki. This is the link that might help you.
Naveed Suleman wrote:But at that time i dnt need any webserver stuff i just only want to send my gps location to my phone on run time and i that code if any help me .i will appreciate him thanks
Leff 2016-01-15 22:48:32 But at that time i dnt need any webserver stuff i just only want to send my gps location to my phone on run time and i that code if any help me .i will appreciate him thanks Naveed Suleman
Naveed Suleman 2014-01-26 21:12:22 Howdy all!
1, Mostly all, works through UART (serial) as far as you don't have other module working on Serial port its compatible with Arduino and non Arduino devices.
2, On the github page, thanks to our contributor you can find a nice testing sketch for tracking. Should work on different scenarios.
https://github.com/DFRobot/GPS-GPRS-GSM-Shield-V3.0/blob/master/geoLocator/Arduino%20/GPRS_GPS.ino
3, As in that sketch posted above, you can use GSM to keep GPS running without a cold start issue.
I think testing that sketch is a worth a try, if you need a testing server, let me know Jose
1, Mostly all, works through UART (serial) as far as you don't have other module working on Serial port its compatible with Arduino and non Arduino devices.
2, On the github page, thanks to our contributor you can find a nice testing sketch for tracking. Should work on different scenarios.
https://github.com/DFRobot/GPS-GPRS-GSM-Shield-V3.0/blob/master/geoLocator/Arduino%20/GPRS_GPS.ino
3, As in that sketch posted above, you can use GSM to keep GPS running without a cold start issue.
I think testing that sketch is a worth a try, if you need a testing server, let me know
Jose 2014-01-25 07:52:47 Hey Hawk..
I'm a new user to this shield but I've put several hours into it and I really think it has potential.
I'm no pro but I'd like to give you my opinions..
>>1) What is most compatible arduino type for this module?
I use an UNO but I have read that it can work well on many other models
>>2) And is this modul ideal for car tracking? Can i replaced default gps antenna by external antenna?
The antenna plugs into the module so if you have an external antenna with a compatible connector you should be able to use an external setup.
>>3) This modul can be work in GPS or GSM mode, i readed. If i switch this mode by software (for example by 500 ms), GPS data will be lost, if i switch back to GPS after send information via GSM, let us say GPS will be again in "COLD START" after switch?
If you switch modes from GSM to GPS via software by inverting the pin states you should not be putting the GPS module into cold start as you are just switching which portion of the module is talking to the serial port.
3 - GSM
4 - GPS
PINx, LOW = Enable
PINx HIGH = Disable
Only one can be active at a time so you must disable the other as well as enable the one you want active.
Thank you for help, Hawk sigmaz
I'm a new user to this shield but I've put several hours into it and I really think it has potential.
I'm no pro but I'd like to give you my opinions..
>>1) What is most compatible arduino type for this module?
I use an UNO but I have read that it can work well on many other models
>>2) And is this modul ideal for car tracking? Can i replaced default gps antenna by external antenna?
The antenna plugs into the module so if you have an external antenna with a compatible connector you should be able to use an external setup.
>>3) This modul can be work in GPS or GSM mode, i readed. If i switch this mode by software (for example by 500 ms), GPS data will be lost, if i switch back to GPS after send information via GSM, let us say GPS will be again in "COLD START" after switch?
If you switch modes from GSM to GPS via software by inverting the pin states you should not be putting the GPS module into cold start as you are just switching which portion of the module is talking to the serial port.
3 - GSM
4 - GPS
PINx, LOW = Enable
PINx HIGH = Disable
Only one can be active at a time so you must disable the other as well as enable the one you want active.
Thank you for help, Hawk
sigmaz 