GPS LCD Display Board
Build using the GPS pre-processor which
is based on the AVR RISC micro-controller, the GPS LCD display board, process NMEA
data stream coming out of a GPS receiver and displays on the LCD position data.
It accepts both $GPRMC and $GPGGA sentences and displays Latitude and Longitude on a 2
line x 16 characters LCD.
The board is also equipped with 2 button inputs which when pressed, display additional
info, like UTC date and time, speed and heading .
The unit come complete with the LCD display and consumes 5 mA with backlit off and
around 50 mA with backlit on.
Technical Characteristics
GPS LCD Board Size
68 mm (L) x 40 mm (W)
LCD Size
.85 mm (L) x 30 mm (W)
Power Requirements
.5 12 Vdc
Power Consumtion
.5 mA (backlit Off)
50 mA (backlit On)
Operating Temperature
..0° to 50° C
Storage Temperature
.-10° to 60° C
Connector
9 pin SubD Female
Serial Input
.4800,N,8,1
Protocol
GPS NMEA with either RMC or GGA sentences
Download the full specs in PDF GPSLCD.pdf (180K)
The GPS LCD board is now availiable for sale through secure order form
GPS LCD without
backlit -- 50 USD$ (plus shipping)
(Includes the GPS LCD board assembled and tested, and a 2x16 lcd module without
backlit)
GPS LCD with
backlit -- 60 USD$ (plus shipping)
(Includes the GPS LCD board assembled and tested, and a 2x16 lcd module with
backlit)