This is a simple tutorial for the people who'd like to know how to connect and use their GPS module with an Arduino.

I am using an Arduino UNO Shield #Hackduino and an VK16E GPS module.

for more info refer the datasheet.

Step 1: Circuit Connection

BLACK wire to Ultimate board Gnd connection

RED wire to Ultimate board 5V connection

BLUE wire to Ultimate board RxD connection

GREEN wire to Ultimate board TxD connection

WHITE wire to Ultimate board PPS connection

As per our code

connect

RXPin of board to digitalPin 4,

TXPin of board to digitalPin 3

Vcc to 5v and GND to GND

Step 2: Programming

First of all you need is a library:

You can download from here

After installing library in the arduino open DeviceExample.ino from examples> tinyGPS++

or copy the below code simply.

Step 3: Notes

Please place the GPS module outside your house or at the window.

• Inexpensive GPS modules such as the VK16E do not have very accurate 1pps signals.
• You will probably find that like many GPS modules that use a patch antenna, the GPS module may need to be by a window or outside. GPS signals seem to vary substantially in strength depending on location and surrounding buildings etc. The GPS module may also benefit from being further away from the Ultimate kit, depending on your shack layout and grounding. For this reason you may want to connect the GPS module to the kit using several metres of wire. I recommend the use of a screened cable with the screen connected to Gnd. 4)
• The Module has a Green LED as shown in the pictures above, which is continuously ON while the GPS module is searching for satellite lock, and flashes at 1 pulse per second when locked.

how to check location on google map just use below link

https://maps.google.com/?q=<lat>, <lng>

lat-> lattitude

lng->longitude

EXPANDED TECHNICAL DETAILS

Satellite Geolocation Processing

The VK16E GPS module is a high-performance, low-cost satellite receiver that provides precise Latitude, Longitude, and Time data.

• UART Serial Link: The module communicates over NMEA-0183 protocol at 9600 baud. The Arduino uses SoftwareSerial to fetch raw strings from the satellite constellation.
• NMEA Decoding: Utilizing the TinyGPS++ library, the Arduino parses the raw $GPRMC and $GPGSV sentences into human-readable coordinates, altitude, and atomic-synced UTC time.

Accuracy & Positioning

• PPS Interaction: Features a Pulse-Per-Second (PPS) output for microsecond timing synchronization.
• Applications: Foundations for asset tracking, outdoor digital clocks, and autonomous vehicle navigation systems that require global coordinates regardless of internet or cellular availability.