SparkFun GPS Breakout – Chip Antenna, SAM-M10Q (Qwiic): The GPS Unit That’s More Accurate Than Your Grandma’s Recipe Measurements

Attention All Electronics Enthusiasts!

Ever found yourself lost in the woods because your GPS couldn’t find more than one satellite? Are you tired of devices that consume power like a teenager consumes Wi-Fi? Say hello to the SparkFun GPS Breakout with the SAM-M10Q chip. This little genius is the Sherlock Holmes of GPS modules; it’s always on the case, deciphering your precise location with almost supernatural accuracy.

Key Highlights:

• Four-GNSS Constellation Reception: Like a global diplomat, it converses with multiple satellite systems simultaneously.
• Power-Efficiency: Consumes less power than it takes to say “ubiquitous connectivity.”
• Quick Time-to-Fix: Cold start in 23 seconds? That’s faster than microwaving a burrito.
• 1.5m Horizontal Accuracy: So precise, it could measure the width of your hair (well, almost).
• Qwiic Connect System: Think of it as the universal remote for your I2C ecosystem.

Why the SAM-M10Q is the GPS You’ve Been Dreaming Of

This isn’t your grandpa’s GPS module; it’s like the M8Q went to the gym, trimmed the fat, and came back with a PhD in location science. The SAM-M10Q is the successor to u-blox’s M8Q and arrives with a shopping list of upgraded features that reduce power consumption by almost half. It also boasts better performance and accuracy, so you won’t end up in a lake when Google Maps says “turn right.”

Stellar Reception

Let’s talk about its multi-talented capabilities. You see, most GPS modules are like that one friend who only listens to classic rock. The SAM-M10Q, however, is a music festival unto itself, receptive to up to four GNSS constellations at once. That means faster time-to-fix and better positional accuracy, even in places where the sky’s as crowded as a London tube during rush hour.

No Soldering Required

If you’re as fond of soldering as a cat is of water, we’ve got good news for you. This board integrates seamlessly into the Qwiic system, requiring zero soldering. But for those who like to solder as if it’s a form of modern art, we’ve got 0.1″-spaced pins ready for your masterpiece.

Customise Till You Drop

With the u-center2 Windows program, you can customise this GPS module like a barista customises a pumpkin spice latte. From baud rates to geofencing, it’s all yours to tweak.

Get Yours Now!

If you’re a maker, an electronics engineer, or someone who just loves high-quality tech, you need this GPS module like a fish needs water. Or like a breadboard needs jumper cables. Whatever analogy floats your boat.

So, what are you waiting for? Buy the SparkFun GPS Breakout – Chip Antenna, SAM-M10Q today and navigate the world like you’ve never navigated before.

Technical Specifications

• u-blox M10 receiver
• Reception of up to four concurrent GNSS constellations
• Compatible GNSS Constellations
  • GPS L1 C/A
  • QZSS L1 C/A L1S
  • GLONASS L1OF
  • BeiDou B1C
  • Galileo E1B/C
• 1.5m horizontal position accuracy
• Update Rate
  • Max 5Hz (Four GNSS)
  • Max 18Hz (One GNSS)
• Time-to-Fix (Four GNSS)
  • Cold Start: 23 sec
  • Aided Start: 1 sec
  • Hot Start: 1 sec
• Max Altitude: 80,000m
• Max Velocity: 500m/s
• Velocity Accuracy: 0.05m/s
• Heading Accuracy: 0.3deg
• Time Pulse Accuracy: 30ns (RMS)
• 3.3V VCC and I/O
• Current Consumption (Four GNSS)
  • Acquisition: ~13mA
  • Tracking (Continuous): 10mA
  • Tracking (Power Save): 5mA (Max Three GNSS)
• Backup Battery: 3V/1mAh
• Two Qwiic Connectors
• PTH Connections
  • 3.3V/GND
  • Serial UART
  • I²C
  • Interrupt (INT)
  • Safe Boot (SAFE)
  • Reset (RST)
  • Time Pulse (PPS)

Documents

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Board Dimensions
• Hookup Guide
• Datasheet (SAM-M10Q)
• Integration Manual (SAM-M10Q)
• Product Summary
• M10 SPG 5.10 Firmware Interface Description
• u-center Software
• SparkFun u-blox GNSS Arduino Library – v3
• Building a GPS/GNSS System
• GitHub Hardware Repository