The Firewing GPS SD shield is an Arduino compatible unit which has an embedded antenna and tiny footprint GPS module. It also has a built in UART, making communicating with this device a breeze. The GPS shield also has a built in Secure digital (SD) card slot, which allows you to transform your shield into a GPS data logging solution!

Please note that this shield includes the GPS receiver module.

Main Features

• Shield designed to work with Arduino or compatible main boards. Standard shield size.
• Uses Fastrax UP501 GPS module with embedded antenna.
• Onboard micro Secure Digital (SD) card slot.  You will need a microSD card if you want to save data.
• Large prototyping area.
• Reset button.
• Software can control power to main GPS module - extremely useful in low power control environments.
• Breakout pad for software power control - reroute power control to alternative header pin.
• Breakout pad for GPS module backup battery.
• Breakout pads for GPS RX and TX - reroute UART to alternative header pins.
• Breakable link for SD card Chip Select (CS)
• Onboard LED showing GPS fix.

Additional Firewing Resources

• Board Pinout
• Article and Code Example
• Schematic

Accessories

• microSD Card

Arduino Code

The following Arduino code has been tested with this shield.

• GPS
• Secure Digital (SD) Card