combined GPS, Galileo and GLONASS module

Here is something interesting:
A combined GPS, Galileo and GLONASS module:
http://www.navis.ru/en/catalog_110_140.html

A combined GPS, SBAS and GLONASS module:
http://www.navis.ru/en/catalog_110_139.html

The problem is that GPS satellites appear so low on the horizon up far north, thats why Galileo is under development.
Glonass is up and works quite nice.

These units all have standard serial output with : IEC1162 (NMEA0183), BINR, RTCMSC 104 v2.2. Data exchange protocols.

it looks like there is no 40 pin connector that is compatible with the internal flat cable on the thoughbooks. Maybe it is possible to make some kind of a adapter ?
Do anyone know the pinouts on that cable ?

 

Both modules looks to be a bit too large to fit in toughbooks (15mm thick)
Someone correct me if I am wrong

Alex

 

I have a hard time keeping the ideas of "Russian," "Quality," Miniature" and "Electronics" all in mind at the same time!

I guess its only because I have never seen it all in one place...

Still I like the idea!

 

well, I'm still deciding whether to build my own or buy a nixie clock..

 

Azrial, don't underestimate the Russian quality and electronics, i have several Russian top notch microphones, and they are all better quality and sounding than the most "made in USA"
All they made is tough and made for extreme conditions (I don't want to be in Siberia with a Dell )

 

The modules look to draw a lot o power as well.

As far as Nixie clocks... I've built many using the IN18 tubes with blue LED uplights.... VERY cool. They are expensive for the nicer ones.

As a matter of fact... I need to finish a kit that I have in my shop... They just take time to build...

 

I don't doubt the quality of Russian Electronics, I know that most of it is crap. I have worked with a lot of Russian gear in the field under tough conditions, though admittedly, mics for music is not my thing. For instance, I was not aware that there are still a lot of music mics still "made in USA." Otherwise, I would have to wonder why you brought that up...

As I said earlier today, "Necessity is the mother of invention," and a lot of Russian gear is rugged for that reason. But precision, quality and innovation in electronics design is not something that country is known for.

I am sorry if the truth and PC do not coincide here. But, why must we pretend that everybody excels at all things or someone calls "Boo!"

BTW, which Russian made laptop would you want to be in Siberia with?

OH! Toughbook, I have a box of old (of course) Nixies somewhere!

 

Well, this does not draw a lot of current:
http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/5241

Another candidate that looks like it is a lot thinner than the Russian modules is:
http://www.septentrio.com/products/receivers/asterx3-oem

 

oOoo nice a Toshiba T12.. oh.. wait.. no. hahaha. Yeah the cost of the well-built, assembled clocks are out of my budget!

and now back on topic.

 

Please.... Build it out and let us know how it performs!

 

I'm glad these systems are being developed into a Toughbook compatible format.

GPS isn't a very good system.

 

You apparently didn't spend a lot of time trying to make a living with Loran A, Loran C, or SatNav
CAP

 

Or noticed the improvement in accuracy 10 years ago when SA was turned off



Alex