The L76B GNSS Module, specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi Pico, offers robust multi-satellite system support including GPS, BDS, and QZSS. This module provides fast, highly accurate positioning with low power consumption, making it ideal for integrating global navigation capabilities with your Raspberry Pi Pico projects.
Features at a Glance
- Standard Raspberry Pi Pico header for seamless integration with Pico series boards.
- Supports multiple satellite systems: GPS, BDS, and QZSS.
- EASY™ self-track prediction technology for rapid positioning.
- AlwaysLocate™ intelligent periodic mode controller for power efficiency.
- Supports D-GPS and SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN) for enhanced accuracy.
- Configurable UART communication baud rate from 4800 to 115200bps (9600bps by default).
- Onboard battery holder for ML1220 rechargeable cell, preserving ephemeris data for hot starts.
- Four LEDs indicate module operating status (RXD/TXD, PPS, PWR).
- Comprehensive development resources and manual with C/C++ and MicroPython examples for Raspberry Pi Pico.
Specifications
| GNSS | |
|---|---|
| Frequency band: GPS L1 (1575.42MHz) BD2 B1 (1561.098MHz) | Channels: 33 tracking ch, 99 acquisition ch, 210 PRN ch |
| C/A code | |
| SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN | |
| Horizontal position accuracy (autonomous positioning) | <2.5m CEP |
| Time-To-First-Fix @ -130dBm (EASY enabled) | Cold starts: <15s |
| Warm starts: <5s | |
| Hot starts: <1s | |
| Sensitivity | Acquisition: -148dBm |
| Tracking: -163dBm | |
| Re-acquisition: -160dBm | |
| Dynamic performance | Altitude (max): 18000m |
| Velocity (max): 515m/s | |
| Acceleration (max): 4g | |
| Others | |
| Communication interface | UART |
| Baudrate | 4800~115200bps (9600bps by default) |
| Update rate | 1Hz (default), 10Hz (max) |
| Protocols | NMEA 0183, PMTK |
| Power supply voltage | 5V |
| Operating current | 13mA |
| Overall current consumption | < 40mA@5V (Continue mode) |
| Operating temperature | -40℃ ~ 85℃ |
| Dimensions | 52 × 21mm |
Raspberry Pi Pico Header Compatibility
Features an onboard female pin header for direct attachment to Raspberry Pi Pico. Please note that the Raspberry Pi Pico is NOT included.
GNSS Positioning
Utilizes multi-satellite systems, including GPS, BDS, and QZSS, for reliable global positioning.
Augment Systems Support
Enhances positioning accuracy, integrity, reliability, and availability. Supports augment systems such as D-GPS and SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN).
What's On Board
- L76B module
- Battery holder
Supports ML1220 rechargeable cell for preserving ephemeris information and hot starts. - GNSS antenna connector
- Raspberry Pi Pico header
- Standby mode switch
- Backup mode wakeup button
- RT9193-33
Power chip. - Status indicators
RXD/TXD: UART TX/RX indicator
PPS: GPS status indicator
PWR: Power indicator