Intermediate
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Increase accuracy and reliability in global positioning across different regions and conditions with Mosaic-x5 and PIC32MZ1024EFH064

Compact global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver

Mosaic Click with PIC32MZ clicker

Published Apr 09, 2024

Click board™

Mosaic Click

Dev. board

PIC32MZ clicker

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

PIC32MZ1024EFH064

Provide precise navigation and location-based applications through high-quality global positioning, using multi-band and multi-constellation GNSS satellite signal tracking

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

Mosaic Click is based on the Mosaic-X5, a compact GNSS receiver from Septentrio. This receiver offers centimeter-level accuracy across multiple bands and satellite constellations such as GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, and NavIC. It integrates AIM+ technology for advanced interference mitigation and anti-spoofing, providing unmatched reliability and precision. This technology can neutralize diverse signal interferences, ranging from simple, continuous narrowband signals to complex wideband and pulsed jammers. Designed for mass-market applications like robotics and autonomous technologies, this solution not only ensures low power consumption but also offers a wide range of interface options and delivers RTK positioning. Communication between the Mosaic-X5 and the host MCU is made through a UART interface, using the standard UART RX and TX pins and hardware flow control pins (CTS/RTS). The module communicates at 115200bps by default, allowing efficient data exchange. This Click board™ also incorporates a reset pin (RST) for direct module resetting and a ready indicator (RDY) that signals the module's operational status through logical high

(active) or low (standby or reset) states. Furthermore, the module supports USB connectivity in device mode, adhering to the USB 2.0 standard for high-speed data transfers (up to 480Mbps). It includes options for USB power achieved by an LDO (the MCP1826) or an alternative power switch (the TPS22965), each ensuring the required 3.3V for normal module operation. In addition to the USB interface, it is also equipped with a microSD card slot for external data logging, which can be controlled via a LOG button. This button enables the toggling of SD card logging and manages the card's mounting status, which can be monitored through a green LED indicator marked LOG. If the LOG button is pressed for 100ms to 5 seconds, it toggles SD Card logging ON and OFF. Holding this button for more than 5 seconds and then releasing it unmounts the SD card if it is mounted, and vice versa. The green LOG LED indicator can check the SD card mount status. In addition to the LOG LED, the board also features a general-purpose user-configurable red LED, a yellow PPS (Pulse Per Second) LED, and four test points. TP1 and TP2 are two event timers that can be used to time tag external events with a

time resolution of 20ns, while TR3 and TP4 present the same functions as ON/OFF and Reset features. It is also possible to power off the module with the ON/OFF button and to toggle it between active and standby mode. However, this abrupt power interruption could cause data losses when logging on an external SD card. The board features a u.Fl connector for a GNSS antenna, like the GNSS Active External Antenna that MIKROE offers, in combination with an IPEX-SMA cable for flexible and efficient connectivity options. In addition, the user can easily choose the external antenna's power supply by choosing between 3.3V and 5V on the VANT SEL jumper. This Click board™ can operate with both 3.3V and 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. Given that the Mosaic-X5 module operates at 3.3V, a logic-level translator, TXB0106, is also used for proper operation and an accurate signal-level translation. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.

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Features overview

Development board

PIC32MZ Clicker is a compact starter development board that brings the flexibility of add-on Click boards™ to your favorite microcontroller, making it a perfect starter kit for implementing your ideas. It comes with an onboard 32-bit PIC32MZ microcontroller with FPU from Microchip, a USB connector, LED indicators, buttons, a mikroProg connector, and a header for interfacing with external electronics. Thanks to its compact design with clear and easy-recognizable silkscreen markings, it provides a fluid and immersive working experience, allowing access anywhere and under

any circumstances. Each part of the PIC32MZ Clicker development kit contains the components necessary for the most efficient operation of the same board. In addition to the possibility of choosing the PIC32MZ Clicker programming method, using USB HID mikroBootloader, or through an external mikroProg connector for PIC, dsPIC, or PIC32 programmer, the Clicker board also includes a clean and regulated power supply module for the development kit. The USB Micro-B connection can provide up to 500mA of current, which is more than enough to operate all onboard

and additional modules. All communication methods that mikroBUS™ itself supports are on this board, including the well-established mikroBUS™ socket, reset button, and several buttons and LED indicators. PIC32MZ Clicker is an integral part of the Mikroe ecosystem, allowing you to create a new application in minutes. Natively supported by Mikroe software tools, it covers many aspects of prototyping thanks to a considerable number of different Click boards™ (over a thousand boards), the number of which is growing every day.

PIC32MZ clicker double side image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

PIC32

MCU Memory (KB)

1024

Silicon Vendor

Microchip

Pin count

64

RAM (Bytes)

524288

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Accessories

GNSS Active External Antenna is a unique multi-band type of antenna coming from u-blox that is the perfect selection for high precision GNSS applications, which require highly accurate location abilities such as RTK. The ANN-MB-00 is a multi-band (L1, L2/E5b/B2I) active GNSS antenna with a 5m cable and SMA connector. The antenna supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou and includes a high-performance multi-band RHCP dual-feed patch antenna element, a built-in high-gain LNA with SAW pre-filtering, and a 5 m antenna cable with SMA connector, and is waterproof.

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Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

NC
NC
AN
Module Reset / ID SEL
RE5
RST
UART CTS / ID COMM
RG9
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
Module Ready Indicator
RB3
PWM
UART RTS
RB5
INT
UART TX
RB2
TX
UART RX
RB0
RX
NC
NC
SCL
NC
NC
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Click board™ Schematic

Mosaic Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

PIC32MZ clicker front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the PIC32MZ clicker as your development board.

PIC32MZ clicker front image hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click front image hardware assembly
Prog-cut hardware assembly
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Micro B Connector Clicker Access - upright/background hardware assembly
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Application Output

1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for Mosaic Click driver.

Key functions:

  • mosaic_generic_read - This function reads a desired number of data bytes by using UART serial interface

  • mosaic_enable_nmea_output - This function enables the NMEA output with the selected message parameters and an output interval

  • mosaic_parse_gga - This function parses the GGA data from the read response buffer

Open Source

Code example

The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief Mosaic Click Example.
 *
 * # Description
 * This example demonstrates the use of Mosaic click by reading and displaying
 * the GNSS coordinates.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initializes the driver, reads the NMEA version, and enables the NMEA output.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * Reads the received data, parses the NMEA GGA info from it, and once it receives 
 * the position fix it will start displaying the coordinates on the USB UART.
 *
 * ## Additional Function
 * - static void mosaic_clear_app_buf ( void )
 * - static void mosaic_log_app_buf ( void )
 * - static err_t mosaic_process ( mosaic_t *ctx )
 * - static err_t mosaic_wait_prompt ( mosaic_t *ctx )
 * - static void mosaic_parser_application ( uint8_t *rsp )
 *
 * @author Stefan Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "mosaic.h"

// Application buffer size
#define APP_BUFFER_SIZE             500
#define PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE         200

static mosaic_t mosaic;
static log_t logger;

static uint8_t app_buf[ APP_BUFFER_SIZE ] = { 0 };
static int32_t app_buf_len = 0;

/**
 * @brief Mosaic clearing application buffer.
 * @details This function clears memory of application buffer and reset its length.
 * @note None.
 */
static void mosaic_clear_app_buf ( void );

/**
 * @brief Mosaic log application buffer.
 * @details This function logs data from application buffer to USB UART.
 * @note None.
 */
static void mosaic_log_app_buf ( void );

/**
 * @brief Mosaic data reading function.
 * @details This function reads data from device and concatenates data to application buffer. 
 * @param[in] ctx : Click context object.
 * See #mosaic_t object definition for detailed explanation.
 * @return @li @c  0 - Read some data.
 *         @li @c -1 - Nothing is read.
 * See #err_t definition for detailed explanation.
 * @note None.
 */
static err_t mosaic_process ( mosaic_t *ctx );

/**
 * @brief Mosaic wait prompt function.
 * @details This function waits for a "COM1>" prompt string to appear on UART which indicates
 * the device is ready to receive commands.
 * @param[in] ctx : Click context object.
 * See #mosaic_t object definition for detailed explanation.
 * @return @li @c  0 - Prompt (COM1>) read successfully.
 *         @li @c -2 - Timeout error.
 * See #err_t definition for detailed explanation.
 * @note None.
 */
static err_t mosaic_wait_prompt ( mosaic_t *ctx );

/**
 * @brief Mosaic parser application.
 * @param[in] rsp Response buffer.
 * @details This function logs GNSS data on the USB UART.
 * @return None.
 * @note None.
 */
static void mosaic_parser_application ( uint8_t *rsp );

void application_init ( void ) 
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    mosaic_cfg_t mosaic_cfg;  /**< Click config object. */

    /** 
     * Logger initialization.
     * Default baud rate: 115200
     * Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
     * @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX 
     * are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will 
     * need to define them manually for log to work. 
     * See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
     */
    LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
    log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );

    // Click initialization.
    mosaic_cfg_setup( &mosaic_cfg );
    MOSAIC_MAP_MIKROBUS( mosaic_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( UART_ERROR == mosaic_init( &mosaic, &mosaic_cfg ) ) 
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }

    if ( MOSAIC_OK != mosaic_wait_prompt( &mosaic ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " No connection prompt detected." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    mosaic_log_app_buf( );
    mosaic_clear_app_buf( );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );

    mosaic_send_cmd( &mosaic, MOSAIC_CMD_GET_NMEA_VERSION );
    mosaic_wait_prompt( &mosaic );
    mosaic_log_app_buf( );
    mosaic_clear_app_buf( );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );

    mosaic_enable_nmea_output( &mosaic, MOSAIC_SNO_MESSAGES_GGA, MOSAIC_SNO_INTERVAL_SEC1 );
    mosaic_wait_prompt( &mosaic );
    mosaic_log_app_buf( );
    mosaic_clear_app_buf( );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
    
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}

void application_task ( void ) 
{
    mosaic_process( &mosaic );
    if ( app_buf_len > ( sizeof ( MOSAIC_NMEA_GGA ) + MOSAIC_GGA_ELEMENT_SIZE ) ) 
    {
        mosaic_parser_application( app_buf );
    }
}

int main ( void ) 
{
    application_init( );
    
    for ( ; ; ) 
    {
        application_task( );
    }

    return 0;
}

static void mosaic_clear_app_buf ( void ) 
{
    memset( app_buf, 0, app_buf_len );
    app_buf_len = 0;
}

static void mosaic_log_app_buf ( void )
{
    for ( int32_t buf_cnt = 0; buf_cnt < app_buf_len; buf_cnt++ )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, "%c", app_buf[ buf_cnt ] );
    }
    log_printf( &logger, "\r\n" );
}

static err_t mosaic_process ( mosaic_t *ctx ) 
{
    uint8_t rx_buf[ PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE ] = { 0 };
    int32_t overflow_bytes = 0;
    int32_t rx_cnt = 0;
    int32_t rx_size = mosaic_generic_read( ctx, rx_buf, PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE );
    if ( ( rx_size > 0 ) && ( rx_size <= APP_BUFFER_SIZE ) ) 
    {
        if ( ( app_buf_len + rx_size ) > APP_BUFFER_SIZE ) 
        {
            overflow_bytes = ( app_buf_len + rx_size ) - APP_BUFFER_SIZE;
            app_buf_len = APP_BUFFER_SIZE - rx_size;
            memmove ( app_buf, &app_buf[ overflow_bytes ], app_buf_len );
            memset ( &app_buf[ app_buf_len ], 0, overflow_bytes );
        }
        for ( rx_cnt = 0; rx_cnt < rx_size; rx_cnt++ ) 
        {
            if ( rx_buf[ rx_cnt ] ) 
            {
                app_buf[ app_buf_len++ ] = rx_buf[ rx_cnt ];
            }
        }
        return MOSAIC_OK;
    }
    return MOSAIC_ERROR;
}

static err_t mosaic_wait_prompt ( mosaic_t *ctx )
{
    uint32_t timeout_cnt = 0;
    uint32_t timeout = 120000;
    mosaic_process( ctx );
    while ( 0 == strstr( app_buf, MOSAIC_PROMPT_CMD ) )
    {
        mosaic_process( ctx );
        if ( timeout_cnt++ > timeout )
        {
            mosaic_clear_app_buf( );
            return MOSAIC_ERROR_TIMEOUT;
        }
        Delay_ms( 1 );
    }
    return MOSAIC_OK;
}

static void mosaic_parser_application ( uint8_t *rsp )
{
    uint8_t element_buf[ 100 ] = { 0 };
    if ( MOSAIC_OK == mosaic_parse_gga( rsp, MOSAIC_GGA_LATITUDE, element_buf ) )
    {
        static uint8_t wait_for_fix_cnt = 0;
        if ( strlen( element_buf ) > 0 )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "\r\n Latitude: %.2s degrees, %s minutes \r\n", element_buf, &element_buf[ 2 ] );
            memset( element_buf, 0, sizeof( element_buf ) );
            mosaic_parse_gga( rsp, MOSAIC_GGA_LONGITUDE, element_buf );
            log_printf( &logger, " Longitude: %.3s degrees, %s minutes \r\n", element_buf, &element_buf[ 3 ] );
            memset( element_buf, 0, sizeof( element_buf ) );
            mosaic_parse_gga( rsp, MOSAIC_GGA_ALTITUDE, element_buf );
            log_printf( &logger, " Altitude: %s m \r\n", element_buf );
            wait_for_fix_cnt = 0;
        }
        else
        {
            if ( wait_for_fix_cnt % 5 == 0 )
            {
                log_printf( &logger, " Waiting for the position fix...\r\n\n" );
                wait_for_fix_cnt = 0;
            }
            wait_for_fix_cnt++;
        }
        mosaic_clear_app_buf(  );
    }
}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END

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