Week 4

Summary of week 4 process: 

This week the code finally started to take shape. However, due to overloading the uBlox GPS module with a 5V supply we managed to break it. Therefore, we had to use a new GPS module, this time we checked the data sheet and attached it to the 3.3V Arduino UNO pin and modified the code accordingly. Figures 1 and 2 show the old GPS new GPS modules we have been using.

Figure 1: The broken GPS 

Figure 2: The new GPS

With the new GPS module working as expected and the implementation of the code running behind schedule, yet smoothly we assured Team B that we would be ready to test within the week. Figure 3 shows the pin allocations for the Arduino UNO, connected to the bracket and GPS module .

Figure 3: The overall set up. 

Below is the modified code for the new GPS module.

Figure 4 :New GPS code

                                 

Notes and plan for week 5: 

• Combine both Team A and Team B's halves of the project. 
• Test the circuit outside