Arduino•2mo ago

GPS6MV2 problems

I am trying to get some input from my gps and I have a problem. It is that I don't get any input from the gps. I am a noob. Here is my code:

#include <SoftwareSerial.h>

int RXPin = 3;
int TXPin = 2;

SoftwareSerial gpsSerial(RXPin, TXPin);

void setup() {

  Serial.begin(9600);
  Serial.print("starting\n");

  gpsSerial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
  while (gpsSerial.available() > 0)
    Serial.write(gpsSerial.read());
}

#include <SoftwareSerial.h>

int RXPin = 3;
int TXPin = 2;

SoftwareSerial gpsSerial(RXPin, TXPin);

void setup() {

  Serial.begin(9600);
  Serial.print("starting\n");

  gpsSerial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
  while (gpsSerial.available() > 0)
    Serial.write(gpsSerial.read());
}

the only output I see on the serial monitor is the "starting". I should also mention that the led on the gps isn't blinking. The wiring is on the photo attached. When I checked the vcc and gnd of the gps using a multimeter it showed correct 5v. I also tried leaving it outside for about 15 minutes but that did nothing. So what is going on?

50 Replies

Alib•2mo ago

GPS module is wrong! do u have multimeter?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

yes

Alib•2mo ago

What model is your GPS module? ublox

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Neo6m-0-001?

Alib•2mo ago

pseud0•2mo ago

It's not even soldered properly

Alib•2mo ago

do you have a schematics of this module?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Do I have to? I was hoping I could return it if it's broken

pseud0•2mo ago

nothing is worth checking out before the pin header isn't soldered on properly this thing is held together by hopes and dreams if one wire doesn't make contact all the time it's over you can cleanly desolder the header pins again if you need to

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Alright I will try. Thank you

Alib•2mo ago

Where did you buy this?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

on a russian marketplace

Alib•2mo ago

Plz send link address. I will see.

OranGotOP•2mo ago

https://www.ozon.ru/product/gps-priemnik-neo-6m-gy-neo6mv2-modul-s-keramicheskoy-antennoy-dlya-arduino-i-esp-uart-3-3-5v-2415324406/?at=RltywWKWWc36oAqso1YRvvsx8xBL6h65964lUQ8Nxwk

pseud0•2mo ago

Also take care to only use software serial capable pins (which you do) https://github.com/arduino/ArduinoCore-renesas/blob/main/libraries/SoftwareSerial/examples/SerialEcho/SerialEcho.ino#L3-L7 And that your declared TX pin needs to go to the GPS module's RX pin And your declared RX pin needs to go to the GPS module's TX pin Also cold time start is decalred at like 38 seconds under clear sky of that module https://38-3d.co.uk/blogs/blog/how-to-use-the-neo-6m-gps-module-with-arduino is also an example of wireup and code a library.

OranGotOP•2mo ago

So I should switch them around (tx is connected to d2 and rx to d3) I have tried keeping it outside for about 15 mins and didn't work

pseud0•2mo ago

..but was power and gnd connected connected all the time? without ever slipping off?

Alib•2mo ago

what model is GPS antenna you used? Now, turn GPS antenna. The GPS antenna has a Top surface. Please place the Top surface towards the sky. Now, I think Bottom surface towards the sky. ok?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

the metal should be at the bottom?

Alib•2mo ago

yes

OranGotOP•2mo ago

I soldered it together

Alib•2mo ago

first, plz confirm 1S brick LED working of GPS module.

OranGotOP•2mo ago

no leds are working oh wait did you mean whether they could work

Alib•2mo ago

SO, turn antenna.

OranGotOP•2mo ago

done

Alib•2mo ago

send photo.

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Alib•2mo ago

Are you in the room now?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

which room

Alib•2mo ago

in-door or out-door?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

indoor ill go out

Alib•2mo ago

If possible, move the antenna closer to the window.

OranGotOP•2mo ago

I am outdoors now

Alib•2mo ago

Plz test.

OranGotOP•2mo ago

It doesnt light up

Alib•2mo ago

Plz confirm LED of GPS.

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Doesnt light up

Alib•2mo ago

do you have multimeter?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Yes

Alib•2mo ago

Plz measure +5V power of GPS module?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Yes i already measured. Its +-4.9v

Alib•2mo ago

GPS antenna, Did you buy with GPS module PCB together?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Yes

Alib•2mo ago

a sec. I see GPS datasheet. did you have other antenna?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Yes but it was also another module And that one is not with me but led on that one worked fine But it was used

Alib•2mo ago

I think your GPS module is wrong.

OranGotOP•2mo ago

Yes it might be. Thank you for trying to help. I will order a new one I guess

Alib•2mo ago

Wäldchen•2mo ago

Hello, sorry for my late answer. It might be interesting if there is any output on rxtx. Do you have the opportunity to read the signalpins? I readed the Problem again. . . i know that GPS Sensors might take a few secs to find all needed satelites. The dataoutput should be in the different formats for GPS nmea sentences. Boudrate the one needed?

OranGotOP•2mo ago

So I bought a new one and now I get output. Thank you everyone for helping!

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