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product_id: 111747998
title: "MakerFocus GT-U7 GPS Module Satellite Navigation Positioning GPS Receiver Drone Microcontroller Compatible with NEO-6M 51 Microcontroller STM32 Arduino UNO R3"
brand: "makerfocus"
price: "$730"
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# Ultra Low Power High Sensitivity Positioning 7th Gen UBLOX Chip MakerFocus GT-U7 GPS Module Satellite Navigation Positioning GPS Receiver Drone Microcontroller Compatible with NEO-6M 51 Microcontroller STM32 Arduino UNO R3

**Brand:** makerfocus
**Price:** $730
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your drone’s navigation game with pinpoint precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MakerFocus GT-U7 GPS Module Satellite Navigation Positioning GPS Receiver Drone Microcontroller Compatible with NEO-6M 51 Microcontroller STM32 Arduino UNO R3 by makerfocus
- **How much does it cost?** $730 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- makerfocus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted makerfocus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Miniaturized design fits seamlessly into drones and microcontroller setups without bulk.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** USB interface enables direct connection to your computer—no extra serial modules needed.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with NEO-6M, STM32, Arduino UNO R3, and other popular microcontrollers.
- • **Extended Coverage, Anytime:** High tracking sensitivity ensures reliable satellite lock even in challenging environments.
- • **Precision that Powers Your Projects:** Equipped with the latest UBLOX 7th generation chip for pinpoint GPS accuracy.

## Overview

The MakerFocus GT-U7 GPS Module features the advanced UBLOX 7th generation chip, delivering high sensitivity and low power consumption in a compact form factor. Designed for seamless integration with popular microcontrollers like Arduino and STM32, it offers USB connectivity and an active IPEX antenna for fast, reliable satellite positioning—perfect for drone navigation and precision projects.

## Description

MakerFocus GT-U7 GPS Module Satellite Navigation Positioning GPS Receiver Drone Microcontroller Compatible with NEO-6M 51 Microcontroller STM32 Arduino UNO R3

## Features

- How to use the GPS module better, the link is obtained in the Product guides and documents, please download it before use
- GT-U7 main module GPS module using the original UBLOX 7th generation chip, Software is compatible with NEO-6M. GT-U7 module, with high sensitivity, low power consumption, miniaturization, its extremely high tracking sensitivity greatly expanded its positioning of the coverage
- GPS baud needs to be set to 9600 instead of 4800; PPS pin is not needed unless using the GPS to drive a hardware high precision clock
- With a USB interface, you can directly use the phone data cable on the computer point of view positioning effect; With IPEX antenna interface, the default distribution of active antenna, can be quickly positioned
- USB directly connected to the computer, That is, with the host computer-owned serial port function, no need for external serial module, send IPX interface active antenna
- Note: Please use the GT-U7 GPS module in an open place, the LED will flash after the satellite signal is found. Bad weather and indoor use will affect the accuracy of positioning

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Weight | 0.205 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.09 x 3.94 x 0.39 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | SN12SF83QOH11452IC |
| Supports Bluetooth | 802.11abg |
| Voice command | Unknown |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MakerFocus
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Minivan, Bus, ATV, RV, Car, SUV, UTV, Truck
- **Map Type:** Satellite
- **Included Components:** 1 * GT-U7 GPS Module
- **Mounting Type:** Handlebar Mount
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.09"L x 3.94"W x 0.39"H
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 512 KB
- **Item Weight:** 5.8 Grams
- **Year:** 2020
- **Touch Screen Type:** Resistive

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this module run on a raspberry pi? i know the specs say 3.6v minimum, but the pi uses 3.3v logic.**
A: Updated comment: I was powering the Vcc pin of the board from the  3.3 volt pin of a Raspberry Pi. I found the GPS performance of the board to be very poor with few satellites detected and frequent position loss. I switched the to powering the Vcc pin from the 5 volt Raspberry Pi pin. Performance is now excellent. Although indoors, the unit maintains an almost constant 3D position lock. Apparently, the Vcc pin needs at least 3.6 volts to regulate properly to 3.3volts needed by the internal GPS module. The 3.3 volts from the Pi is not sufficient for the on-board voltage regulator to pass the 3.3 volts through to the module. If using a Pi, power the unit from +5 volts! This does not affect the other I/O pins on the GPS board at all, as they all run at 3.3 volts.

**Q: How long do we wait until it loads? Not sure if I should wait more than 10 minutes? Or less..**
A: The GPS module works immediately.  The GPS fix can take time depends on the last satellite that the module he registered.  After the first time, it acquires it fix very quickly. If the GPS is not in use for several days, it can retake time to obtain a position fix.  To get a faster position fix, make sure you have an unobstructed view of the sky. (The LED blinks when the GPS have a good signal and a position fix.)

**Q: This will be mounted inside a waterproof enclosure. Which side of the antenna should be positioned up for optimal performance?**
A: For best reception, the pc board side of the antenna should be down and the antenna should be a high as possible in the waterproof container (hopefully not metal).  GPS relies on radio reception so the antenna has to "see" the sky as much as possible.   There are larger antennas available if this one doesn't work out well inside the enclosure.

**Q: how many hz update speed?**
A: The update speed of this GPS Module is 5Hz.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small, cheap and does everything I expect from it.
*by T***D on March 19, 2025*

I'm using these modules to get accurate time for a Raspberry Pi based clock. For a first test I simply connected one of the modules (the package contains two of them) using a micro-USB cable to a Linux laptop and confirmed that it was working properly.It took a little longer to setup the Raspberry Pi to enable a serial port on GPIO pins 14 & 15 as well as a PPS input on GPIO pin 18. After disconnecting the USB cable and using test leads with mini-clips, I connected the GPS module to the GPIO pins (as well as power) on the Raspberry Pi (I used a Pi 3B this time, but any model should work). Using gpsd I confirmed that I got time and position data from the module as well as the PPS ticks for extra clock precision.The sensitivity of the module is sufficient to get good data from several satellites anywhere within the house (I tried a number of locations to confirm the clock would work there).Unlike GPS modules that I have used in the past (like SiRF-III), these modules have an external antenna (included). Attaching the antenna to the module is a little fiddly (due to the small size of the connector) but the advantage is of course that the antenna can be placed outside of any project case that may otherwise block the reception.The GPS module has a sticker identifying it as a Goouuu GT-U7 but the software recognized it as a uBlox compatible module (given the low price it is either a uBlox product from an older generation or a 3rd-party clone). I did not do any testing regarding location accuracy or the speed of obtaining a 3D-fix since those are not relevant for my purpose.I'll keep the 2nd module for a future project.I'm perfectly happy with this purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy way to add GPS to a LORA Meshtastic device
*by S***A on January 5, 2025*

Overall; Recommended.Purchased to add GPS to a Heltec V3 LoRa device running Meshtastic. Hookup instructions can be found on the Meshtastic website and several other locations (Amazon Terms of Use prohibit providing the links, use your fav search engine to find them). Remember to redefine the GPIO pins for RXD (GPS_RX_PIN 45) and TXD (GPS_TX_PIN 46) signals. I didn't bother with the GPS_Enable pin for now, manually disconnecting the VCC header (may add a switch or the switching transistor mod described on the Meshtasitc site later).Pinout on the GPS board is slightly different than the examples I found, but the labeling is correct. I used the headers provided with the Heltec and with the GPS and a set of breadboard jumpers I already had for wiring, this simplifies disconnecting the GPS if not needed. The headers complicate packaging if you want to use one of the case designs on 3D printing sites or available for purchase. Of course, you can solder direct-wire for a less bulky assembly.The antenna is separate and comes with an IPEX connector to attach to the GPS board. The antenna can be mounted to maximize GPS signal reception while the GPS receiver can be mounted forGPS performance is good, and it picks up signals inside my house better than a USB-based GPS I use for 2M VHF AFSK APRS. The additional power consumption is not bad, a few days of tests suggests I can get a bit over 24 hours of operation with a 3000 mAH battery. The Heltec V3 is not ultra low power consumption, so I would expect much longer operation with a less power-hungry LoRa device.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mostly pros.  Few cons.  Works fine for my application.
*by I***1 on June 29, 2020*

My application is timekeeping, and certainly does not involve flight control.This module was intriguing given its low price relative to other modules.Notes:• MicroUSB connector makes it super quick to check operation against a 9600 baud serial port/terminal.• Operates on 5V, and I’ve confirmed on a scope (and by use) that both the TXD and PPS output TTL levels.• Draws ~35ma @ 5V.• PPS is a positive-going 100ms pulse and it appears that the positive transitions mark the *next* received sentences, and seconds=00. Note that PPSs only appear when there’s an actual fix (eg. $GPRMC Status term = ‘A’) The little red LED on the breakout board seems to be wired as inverse-PPS, so solid red until a fix, then pulsing off in tandem with PPS. Useful.• I confirmed that two otherwise unrelated modules with fixes, do PPS exactly in tandem, as expected.• Sentences output (at 1s intervals of 9600 baud) are ($GP)RMC, VTG, GGA, GSA, GSV & GLL. I only needed RMC & GGA.• Position output was spot-on at least when static on my desk. Had no need to evaluate it in motion.• Sentences seem to work fine with the usual GPS parsing libraries, or if you roll your own.• The breakout module features what appears to be a small rechargeable coin cell spot-welded to its holder, permitting hot-starts.• The supplied patch antenna on a short pigtail with a U.FL connector works well. So does a more substantial GPS antenna terminated with a U.FL. Keep in mind U.FL connectors are not intended for repeated mating cycles. ie, they’re fragile! Use a magnifying glass when connecting.What I find questionable:• Vendors’ Amazon description claims to be “using the original UBLOX (sic) 7th generation chip”. Obviously, the “GT-U7” module on this breakout board does not claim to be a u-blox product. Is it then using some sort of “original” ublox chip inside it? Reading up on how to spot a fake on ublox’s site leads one to believe this is in fact some sort of clone of the u-blox Neo 6 or 7. Startup $GPTXT sentence claims itself as u-blox 7, tho… Questionable if module is in fact configurable via u-center, although u-center has no problem parsing its output. If you are expecting something genuine-ublox, do some research.• Questionable how 5V-tolerant RXD, the sole input on this breakout, might be. Since I do not plan on sending it any configuration, I’m leaving it disconnected and using the module in its default mode.• A schematic of this breakout board would be very useful, in particular to answer the previous question. Can’t seem to find one for it. Aargh. Easy enough to reverse-engineer, given motivation to do so.So, would I trust this product in my 1/8 scale autonomous jet-powered RC A380 model aircraft? Probably not.But for my timekeeping application, it works fine, thus not subtracting any stars since I’m realistic about its pedigree.---

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