jimrh
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There’s a nice “neo” form factor GPS module out there (this link is from Robot Shop) for the NEO-7M GPS module for $30.
https://www.robotshop.com/products/neo-7m-gps-module-arduino
Ozon in Russia has a similar module based on the NEO-7M direct from China for $12.
https://www.ozon.ru/product/gps-modul-gy-gpsv3-neo-7m-799899477
It talks about the Arduino, but it can also work with the Raspberry Pi’s 3.3v VCC and logic levels too.
I ordered one and I’m going to play with it when it comes. (GPGOS’s Bloxter has support for a serial interfaced GPS module.)
Maybe Dave would like one for his next marathon at the local track? Or if he decides to chase squirrels and gets lost?
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cleoqc
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I’m always impressed that we got a USER REQUEST to support the GPS in Bloxter. But yes indeed, it is supported 
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cleoqc
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This is the only GPS officially supported in Bloxter btw
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jimrh
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AFAIK the command set for GPS units is (supposedly) the same, and since this was actually available, (!!), I decided to give it a try.
Doesn’t the GPS run off the serial port? At least it used to.
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cleoqc
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it runs off the serial port, yes. But I’m not sure if the python library will work.
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jimrh
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I have made a Grove-GPS adapter cable and I plan to plug it in and give it a try later.
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