SparkFun RTK Express Kit

Description

• SparkFun RTK Express Kit
• Offers a Bluetooth enabled multi-band GNSS receiver
• Comes with USB A to C cable
• Receives both L1C/A and L2C bands
• Embedded OLED display
• USB wall charger: 5 V

The SparkFun RTK Express Kit is a Bluetooth-enabled multi-band GNSS receiver based on the ESP32 from Espressif and the ZED-F9P from u-blox. Power it up and you’ll have 300 mm approximate accuracy out of the box and 14 mm accuracy with RTCM corrections. This kit provides the L1/L2 antenna, adapters, interface cables, and chargers needed for general GNSS use.

The RTK Express Kit has everything you need to get centimeter-level global positioning measurements using GNSS RTK. This is a handy carrying case to protect the most expensive bits, allowing you to quickly attach the L1/L2 antenna and RTK Express housing to the pole or tripod of your choice. The kit includes all the antenna bits, cables, and chargers you need to jump right into the field.

This is as simple as checking a box within SW Maps. But if you prefer to do long surveys, or need to deal with RAWX measurements where a phone will not be present, a microSD card should be purchased (any size up to 32 GB).

Note: The L1/L2 antenna has a 5/8 inch thread which will fit most surveying platforms. The kit includes a 5/8 to 1/4 inch adapter as well which will fit most camera monopods and tripods. You may need additional adapters for your specific equipment.

View moreWhat’s Included

• 1x SparkFun RTK Express GNSS Receiver
• 1x RTK Kit Carrying Case
• 1x GNSS L1/L2 Multi-Band Antenna – TOP106
• 1x Antenna Interface Cable – SMA to TNC (300 mm)
• 1x 1/4 to 5/8 inch Antenna Thread Adapter
• 1x USB Wall Charger – 5 V, 2 A
• 1x USB A to C Cable – 0.8 m
• 1x Data Cable
• 1x Radio Cable

Dimensions

Size

• 132 x 101 x 32 mm / 5.2 x 3.9 x 1.2 inch
• Antenna size: 148 x 55 mm
• USB A to C cable length: 0.8 m
• Antenna Interface cable length: 300 mm

Links

PDF File

• SparkFun RTK Express Kit – Schematics

Website

• SparkFun RTK Express Kit – Hookup Guide

Multimedia

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• Current: 68 mA – 130 mA
• Time to First Fix: 25s (cold), 2s (hot)
• Max Navigation Rate: PVT – 25 Hz | RTK – 20 Hz | Raw – 25 Hz
• Horizontal Position Accuracy: 2.5 m without RTK | 0.010 m with RTK
• Max Altitude: 50 km (31 miles)
• Max Velocity: 500 m/s (1118 mph)
• Internal Battery: LiPo 1300 mAh with 500 mA charging
• Radio Port: 3.3V TTL Serial (57600 bps RTCM TX/RX)
• Data Port: 3.3V TTL Serial (115200 bps NMEA)
• Embedded OLED Display for available satellites, data logging, and more.
• Push-button controls
• Qwiic Connector: Included
• Weight: 162 g (device including battery)

Bluetooth Transceiver (ESP32 WROOM)

• Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor
• Clock Frequency: Up to 240 MHz
• Flash Storage: 16 MB
• Internal SRAM: 520 KB
• Integrated 802.11 BGN WiFi transceiver
• Integrated dual-mode Bluetooth (classic and BLE)
• Hardware-accelerated encryption (AES, SHA2, ECC, RSA-4096)
• Deep Sleep Current: 2.5 A

GNSS Multi-Band L1/L2 Surveying Antenna

• Gain: 5 dBi
• LNA Gain: 40 dB
• Reception Frequencies: L1: 1555 to 1615 MHz | L2: 1198 to 1278 MHz
• Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohm
• Waterproof IP67
• Connector: Female TNC
• Bare antenna element weight (including MMCX connector, with RF shield): 160 g
• Overall antenna weight: 335 g