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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
Nano GPS 2 Click uses the Multi Micro Hornet module from OriginGPS, the smallest GPS module with an incorporated on‐board antenna element that is perfectly matched to receiver front‐end, frequency trimmed to GPS band, and Right‐Hand Circularly Polarized (RHCP). Module possesses dual-stage LNA (Low Noise Amplifier), SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) filter, RTC crystal, GNSS SoC, and RF shield. GNSS SoC on a module is a hybrid positioning processor that combines many constellation configurations to provide a high-performance navigation solution such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, SBAS, QZSS, DGPS, and AGPS, allowing integration in embedded solutions with low computing resources. The ORG1510-MK05 module supports operational modes that provide positioning information at reduced overall current consumption. The availability of GNSS signals in the operating
environment will also factor in the choice of power management modes. The user can choose a mode that provides the best trade‐off of performance versus power consumption. Several power management modes can be enabled via a command, such as Full Power-Continuous Mode (for best GNSS performance), Power Save Mode (to optimize power consumption), and Backup Mode (low quiescent power state where receiver operation is stopped). Nano GPS 2 Click operates with received signal levels down to ‐167dBm and can be affected by high absolute levels of RF signals out of the GNSS band, moderate levels of RF interference near the GNSS band, and low levels of RF noise in the GNSS band. It uses a standard UART port and, besides the commonly used UART RX, TX, RTS, and CTS Nano GPS 2 Click, also has FON and WKP pins, which are routed to the PWM and AN pins of the mikroBUS™ socket,
respectively. Integrated GPS SoC incorporating a high-performance microprocessor and sophisticated firmware keeps positioning the payload off the host, allowing integration in embedded solutions with low computing resources. Innovative architecture can detect changes in context, temperature, and satellite signals to achieve a state of near-continuous availability by maintaining and opportunistically updating its internal fine time, frequency, and satellite ephemeris data while consuming mere microwatts of battery power. This Click board™ can be operated only with a 3.3V logic voltage level. The board must perform appropriate logic voltage level conversion before using MCUs with different logic levels. Also, it comes equipped with a library containing functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.
Features overview
Development board
Arduino Mega 2560 is a robust microcontroller platform built around the ATmega 2560 chip. It has extensive capabilities and boasts 54 digital input/output pins, including 15 PWM outputs, 16 analog inputs, and 4 UARTs. With a 16MHz crystal
oscillator ensuring precise timing, it offers seamless connectivity via USB, a convenient power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. This all-inclusive board simplifies microcontroller projects; connect it to your computer via USB or power it up
using an AC-to-DC adapter or battery. Notably, the Mega 2560 maintains compatibility with a wide range of shields crafted for the Uno, Duemilanove, or Diecimila boards, ensuring versatility and ease of integration.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU

Architecture
AVR
MCU Memory (KB)
256
Silicon Vendor
Microchip
Pin count
100
RAM (Bytes)
8192
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Accessories
Click Shield for Arduino Mega comes equipped with four mikroBUS™ sockets, with two in the form of a Shuttle connector, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the Arduino Mega board with no effort. Featuring an AVR 8-bit microcontroller with advanced RISC architecture, 54 digital I/O pins, and Arduino™ compatibility, the Arduino Mega board offers limitless possibilities for prototyping and creating diverse applications. This board is controlled and powered conveniently through a USB connection to program and debug the Arduino Mega board efficiently out of the box, with an additional USB cable connected to the USB B port on the board. Simplify your project development with the integrated ATmega16U2 programmer and unleash creativity using the extensive I/O options and expansion capabilities. There are eight switches, which you can use as inputs, and eight LEDs, which can be used as outputs of the MEGA2560. In addition, the shield features the MCP1501, a high-precision buffered voltage reference from Microchip. This reference is selected by default over the EXT REF jumper at the bottom of the board. You can choose an external one, as you would usually do with an Arduino Mega board. There is also a GND hook for testing purposes. Four additional LEDs are PWR, LED (standard pin D13), RX, and TX LEDs connected to UART1 (mikroBUS™ 1 socket). This Click Shield also has several switches that perform functions such as selecting the logic levels of analog signals on mikroBUS™ sockets and selecting logic voltage levels of the mikroBUS™ sockets themselves. Besides, the user is offered the possibility of using any Click board™ with the help of existing bidirectional level-shifting voltage translators, regardless of whether the Click board™ operates at a 3.3V or 5V logic voltage level. Once you connect the Arduino Mega board with Click Shield for Arduino Mega, you can access hundreds of Click boards™, working with 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels.
Used MCU Pins
mikroBUS™ mapper
Take a closer look
Click board™ Schematic

Step by step
Project assembly
Track your results in real time
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 Nano GPS 2 Click driver.
Key functions:
nanogps2_set_en_pin_state
- Set EN pinnanogps2_module_wakeup
- Wake-up modulenanogps2_generic_parser
- Generic parser function.
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
* \brief NanoGps2 Click example
*
* # Description
* This example reads and processes data from Nano GPS 2 Click.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes driver and wake-up module.
*
* ## Application Task
* Reads the received data and parses it.
*
* ## Additional Function
* - nanogps2_process ( ) - The general process of collecting data the module sends.
*
* @note
* Depending on the environmental conditions and the satellites availability
* it may take some time for the module to receive the position fix.
*
* \author MikroE Team
*
*/
// ------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "nanogps2.h"
#include "string.h"
#define PROCESS_COUNTER 10
#define PROCESS_RX_BUFFER_SIZE 600
#define PROCESS_PARSER_BUFFER_SIZE 600
// ------------------------------------------------------------------ VARIABLES
static nanogps2_t nanogps2;
static log_t logger;
static char current_parser_buf[ PROCESS_PARSER_BUFFER_SIZE ];
// ------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
static void nanogps2_process ( void )
{
int32_t rsp_size;
uint16_t rsp_cnt = 0;
char uart_rx_buffer[ PROCESS_RX_BUFFER_SIZE ] = { 0 };
uint16_t check_buf_cnt;
uint8_t process_cnt = PROCESS_COUNTER;
// Clear parser buffer
memset( current_parser_buf, 0 , PROCESS_PARSER_BUFFER_SIZE );
while( process_cnt != 0 )
{
rsp_size = nanogps2_generic_read( &nanogps2, &uart_rx_buffer, PROCESS_RX_BUFFER_SIZE );
if ( rsp_size > 0 )
{
// Validation of the received data
for ( check_buf_cnt = 0; check_buf_cnt < rsp_size; check_buf_cnt++ )
{
if ( uart_rx_buffer[ check_buf_cnt ] == 0 )
{
uart_rx_buffer[ check_buf_cnt ] = 13;
}
}
// Storages data in parser buffer
rsp_cnt += rsp_size;
if ( rsp_cnt < PROCESS_PARSER_BUFFER_SIZE )
{
strncat( current_parser_buf, uart_rx_buffer, rsp_size );
}
// Clear RX buffer
memset( uart_rx_buffer, 0, PROCESS_RX_BUFFER_SIZE );
}
else
{
process_cnt--;
// Process delay
Delay_100ms( );
}
}
}
static void parser_application ( char *rsp )
{
char element_buf[ 200 ] = { 0 };
log_printf( &logger, "\r\n-----------------------\r\n" );
nanogps2_generic_parser( rsp, NANOGPS2_NEMA_GNGGA, NANOGPS2_GNGGA_LATITUDE, element_buf );
if ( strlen( element_buf ) > 0 )
{
log_printf( &logger, "Latitude: %.2s degrees, %s minutes \r\n", element_buf, &element_buf[ 2 ] );
nanogps2_generic_parser( rsp, NANOGPS2_NEMA_GNGGA, NANOGPS2_GNGGA_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 ) );
nanogps2_generic_parser( rsp, NANOGPS2_NEMA_GNGGA, NANOGPS2_GNGGA_ALTITUDE, element_buf );
log_printf( &logger, "Altitude: %s m", element_buf );
}
else
{
log_printf( &logger, "Waiting for the position fix..." );
}
}
// ------------------------------------------------------ APPLICATION FUNCTIONS
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg;
nanogps2_cfg_t cfg;
/**
* 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.
nanogps2_cfg_setup( &cfg );
NANOGPS2_MAP_MIKROBUS( cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
nanogps2_init( &nanogps2, &cfg );
nanogps2_module_wakeup ( &nanogps2 );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
nanogps2_process( );
parser_application( current_parser_buf );
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
Additional Support
Resources
Category:GPS/GNSS