Ublox NEO 6M problem

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Yeah jremington answer is right. Stupid module, I think I'll buy another one who works indoor (any opinions?). I wonder if it will work in my car.

So, now for all users who have same module and same problem, do like this to fix it:

  1. Connect de module to arduino board exactly how it is connected in this link: Arduino stuff: NEO6MV2 GPS Module with Arduino Uno HOW-TO (if doesn't work with 3.3V try with 5V. But first try with 3.3V)
  2. Download TinyGPS++ library from this link: Releases · mikalhart/TinyGPSPlus · GitHub
    Put it in a folder and unzip it. Then upload this library in arduino libraryes. If you don t know how to do this, folow this tutorial: Installing a New Library In Arduino - YouTube
  3. Open the arduino software and go to: File->Examples->Tinygps plus->Full example
  4. Set the baud rate in the code to 9600 for GPS baud , and Serial.begin ; Also put RXpin=4 TXpin=3;
  5. Go outside and open your Serial monitor, wait a little, and you should see the results.
    Good luck!!!

Thank you guys for your support.

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Hi,

you can try changing the antenna alone to get good signal reception indoor also. so you no need to look for another GPS module

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You see, I have the same module, and it works when I go near a window. You don't need to head out of your house, you just need to be near a window so that the sensor can get a fix. Also, no, there are pretty much no modules that work indoors because GPS itself relies on satellites.

Cheers,
Sai.

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the GPS module works indoors, if the antenna is outdoors

I can't use a GPS module with an attached antenna indoors, because I have a tin roof

I won't use one with a u.fl connector, because a u.fl connector is a bad joke

I use only GPS modules with SMA connectors, and external antennas. an SMA is a well designed connector