When using GPS class with an Arduino (or similar microcontroller), be sure to upload the StandardFirmataPlus firmware to your board.

Breadboard for "GPS - Sparkfun GP-20U7"

gps-GP-20U7.png

Fritzing diagram: gps-GP-20U7.fzz

 

Run this example from the command line with:

node eg/gps-GP-20U7.js
const { Board, GPS } = require("johnny-five");
const board = new Board();

board.on("ready", () => {
  const gps = new GPS({
    pins: {
      rx: 11,
      tx: 10,
    }
  });

  // If latitude, longitude data log it.
  // This will output zero until a valid
  // GPS position is detected.
  gps.on("data", position => {
    const {altitude, latitude, longitude} = position;
    console.log("GPS Position:");
    console.log("  altitude   : ", altitude);
    console.log("  latitude   : ", latitude);
    console.log("  longitude  : ", longitude);
    console.log("--------------------------------------");
  });
});

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Component Classes in this example:

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