RE: [Paparazzi-devel] New Antaris 4 GPS module

[akochevar]

I thought the new chip was Antaris 5, and the footprint was the same, but part of the message structure was different?

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [Paparazzi-devel] New Antaris 4 GPS module
> From: David Carr <address@hidden>
> Date: Tue, January 22, 2008 8:53 pm
> To: address@hidden
>
> Hi all,
>
> I want to let the group know that I've found a Taiwanese source of 
> Antaris 4 based gps modules that are significantly less expensive that 
> those made by u-blox. They're probably not suited for individual orders 
> because there are over $75 in transaction fees (wire transfer fees, 
> minimums, shipping) but if I purchase 25 or so they will enable me to 
> offer a very competitive price for pre-assembled Tiny 2.11 boards.
>
> However, there is a catch. The new module uses a slightly different 
> footprint than the LEA-4P (its smaller) and so the PCB needs to be 
> modified very slightly. Unfortunately, I do not have access to Protel 
> and therefore cannot make this modification myself. Will one of the 
> ENAC guys step up to the plate to make this simple change and help us 
> out? If so, I think I can offer the new GPS modules to the list for 
> about $50 each. I can provide all the necessary documentation to make 
> the change. The modification will consist of drawing a new footprint 
> and re-routing a few GPS traces.
>
> Thanks,
> David Carr
>
>
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