Tutorials

How to build a portable PPK data logger
Today we are going to show step by step how to build a standalone PPK (Post-Processing Kinematic) data logger, including how to configure simpleRTK2B-F9P to

How to use Ardusimple products with iOS smartphones/tablets
Today we want to share with you how to connect ArduSimple GPS/GNSS RTK receivers to iOS devices. The number of applications available is still quite

Unboxing RTK Calibrated Surveyor Kit
Your RTK Calibrated Surveyor Kit comes in several pieces carefully packed in a box. Along with an ArdusSimple Pole for survey GNSS antenna (or a

Centimeter GPS with any Android app (mock location)
In this tutorial we will explain how to configure Ardusimple RTK receivers to be used as mock location for Android smartphones/tablets in order to get

simpleRTK2B FW1.13 configuration files available
Starting now the ArduSimple configuration files for ZED-F9P have been updated to FW1.13. Check our refreshed configuration files page to learn more.

Unboxing RTK Handheld Surveyor Kit
You got your new Handheld Surveyor Kit? First things first, follow this quick guidelines to get your kit set up for it. Remember all the

Visual vs. RF Line-of-Sight – What is the difference?
Dear followers, If you own a Medium Range (MR), Long Range (LR) and eXtra Long Range (XLR) radios or kit, you might have noticed that all

Basic data logging with simpleRTK2B ZED-F9P integrated memory
Dear followers, Today we want to talk to you about an interesting feature of simpleRTK2B and simpleRTK2Blite ZED-F9P boards. The onboard flash memory can be

How to use Ardusimple products with Android smartphones/tablets
In this step by step tutorial we will explain how to use your Android device with Ardusimple products. Make sure your device supports Bluetooth 2.0 or

Did you know… with the LR kit you can connect to the base station and see real time the rover’s position?
With our simpleRTK2B – Starter Kit LR IP67, you will receive a pre-configured base and a pre-configured rover. Would you like to be connected with

WiFi NTRIP Master firmware update
ArduSimple WiFi NTRIP Master board (aka ESP32 XBee) is in continuous development and new versions with cool new features are being released periodically. In this

Did you know… you can add multiple rovers to our LR kit?
With our simpleRTK2B – Starter Kit LR IP67, you will receive a pre-configured base and a pre-configured rover. Would you like to connect multiple rovers

Connect your simpleRTK2B to a Raspberry Pi
Some users have asked us how can they connect their simpleRTK2B boards to a Raspberry Pi and we have prepared this guide to show all

Changing the baudrate of Ardusimple Bluetooth module
All our Bluetooth modules come pre-configured at 38400bps which works for almost everyone. We have prepared this tutorial for those users with special needs that

simpleRTK2B hack #3: the definitive guide to fix bricked ZED-F9P
Use case: U-center is not recognizing simpleRTK2B USB (aka the ZED-F9P is bricked) and hack #2 is not working. This case is rare but can

simpleRTK2B hack #2: unbrick ZED-F9P / use UART1 via USB
Use case 1: U-center is not recognizing simpleRTK2B USB (aka the ZED-F9P is bricked) for any of the following reasons: – Failure uploading the firmware

simpleRTK2B hack #1: unleash the double USB power of simpleRTK2B
Use case: Customer has a computer (with Internet) and needs to connect the simpleRTK2B to a NTRIP service to get cm level accuracy and also

ZED-F9P firmware update with simpleRTK2B + fw version check
In this post we will show you how to update the firmware of the ZED-F9P in your simpleRTK2B board. Note: For non Windows 10 users, if

simpleRTK2B performance with NTRIP correction services
Prepare yourself a strong coffee because the data shown here will have to be read twice. In the last post we showed how to connect

simpleRTK2B connection to a NTRIP correction service
We have shown some figures about the performance of the ZED-F9P in the simpleRTK2B shield in base-rover configuration, where the base sends corrections to improve

Building a high precision navigation gadget with simpleRTK2B
In previous updates we have given some figures about the accuracy of the simpleRTK2B board with u-blox ZED-F9P module. We like to spend hours looking

Testing simpleRTK2B accuracy in RTK base-rover configuration
We have received many questions about the real accuracy of the simpleRTK2B board with the ZED-F9P module and we will write a series of posts

Debug session with simpleRTK2B and STM32 Nucleo
The simpleRTK2B shield works great as a standalone board, which you can use directly with your computer or your smartphone. But we are sure that

simpleRTK2B connection to smartphone via Bluetooth
The simpleRTK2B shield is compatible with all the GNSS applications available for Android/iOS that support USB or Bluetooth connections with an external GNSS unit. You