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    Gps module tiny

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by shackwrrr, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. shackwrrr

    shackwrrr Notebook Consultant

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    looking around at gps modules and found this little guy
    http://www.antenova.com/?id=1036

    It measures a whopping 35x9x4mm.

    it has the antenna and the module on the board ready to go. This might work good in the 18/19 because you could easily install 2 to use in different positions
     
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  2. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    It's interesting... but the $50 pricetag is a bit painful, and I'd really prefer something with a USB instead of serial interface. Added to that is the 3.6V VCC, which requires regulator circuitry for our use. Mostly it's the price:hassle ratio I think...

    Of course, if you got together with 999 of your friends, you could get that price down to $24 each from DigiKey... I'm in. Now you only need 998 more...

    mnem
    If your ratio of charcoal:lighter fluid is 1:1, you might be a Mitchum man...
     
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