This guide shows how to use the NEO-6M GPS module with the Arduino to get GPS data. GPS stands for Global Positioning System and can be used to determine position, time, and speed if you’re travelling.

You’ll learn how to:

• Wire the NEO-6M GPS module to the Arduino UNO
• Get raw GPS data
• Parse raw data to obtain selected and readable GPS information
• Get location

Introducing the NEO-6M GPS Module

The NEO-6M GPS module is shown in the figure below. It comes with an external antenna, and does’t come with header pins. So, you’ll need to get and solder some.

• This module has an external antenna and built-in EEPROM.
• Interface: RS232 TTL
• Power supply: 3V to 5V
• Default baudrate: 9600 bps
• Works with standard NMEA sentences

The NEO-6M GPS module is also compatible with other microcontroller boards. To learn how to use the NEO-6M GPS module with the Raspberry Pi, you can read: Email Alert System on Location Change with Raspberry Pi and GPS Module.