Components

	NEO-6M-GPS	x 1
	MPU-6050	x 1
	HMC5883L	x 1

Tools, APP Software Used etc.

	Soldering Iron Wire Welding Lead Roll
	Soldering iron
	arduino IDE Arduino

Description

Positon Breakout Board

Position Sensors Breakout Board

In today's era of advanced technology, many electronics projects require an assortment of sensors to gather and process data for an array of applications.Featuring a GPS Module (u-blox NEO-6M), an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) (MPU-6050), and a 3-Axis Digital Compass Module (HMC5883L), this board facilitates seamless data collection from these distinct yet complementary sensors, unlocking a multitude of possibilities.

A Wide Spectrum of Applications:

Global Positioning: The inclusion of the NEO-6M GPS Module allows for tracking the global position of objects with high accuracy. This feature proves indispensable in various applications such as vehicle tracking, asset management, and geofencing.
Motion Tracking and Orientation: By utilizing the accelerometer and gyroscope of the MPU-6050, this breakout board can be deployed in projects that require motion tracking and orientation data. From creating an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for drones to integrating into VR controllers, the applications are vast.
Direction and Navigation: The HMC5883L's 3-axis digital compass data, coupled with the accelerometer and gyroscope data from the MPU-6050, can be used for building precise indoor and outdoor navigation systems. This combination can greatly enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, wearables, or smartphone applications.

Developing the Breakout Board:

Creating a professional and functional breakout board for position tracking requires a few steps:
Collect the Required Materials: This includes a PCB board with pre-printed traces, the sensors (GPS module, IMU, and magnetometer), and other essentials such as a soldering iron, solder, flux, and cleaning supplies.
Prepare the PCB Board: Clean the board using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to ensure the proper adhesion of the components.
Prepare and Place the Components: Inspect each component, straighten any bent pins, trim excess leads, and then place them on the PCB board, aligning the pins with the appropriate pads or holes.
Soldering: Once the components are in place, solder each of them to the PCB board using a soldering iron. Ensure to achieve a shiny, concave fillet for each solder joint.
Inspect the Solder Joints: Upon completion of soldering, examine each solder joint for any potential issues such as cold solder or solder bridges.
Correct Any Soldering Issues: If any problems are found, they should be addressed immediately by reworking the solder joint.
Clean the Assembled Board: After all components have been successfully soldered, clean the PCB board once more to remove flux residues.
Test the Assembled Board: Connect the board to a power source and check each sensor for functionality.
Program the Board: With the hardware part done, you can now upload Arduino codes to interact with the sensors, gather data, and perform further processing based on your project requirements.

Now your board should be ready for any application! The attached code can be used to test every sensor own the board and secure reliability.

Code

Sample Code

Arduino

// Include necessary libraries
#include <Wire.h>
#include <TinyGPS++.h>
#include <Adafruit_Sensor.h>
#include <Adafruit_HMC5883_U.h>

// Define GPS Module connections
#define RXPin 4
#define TXPin 3
#define GPSBaud 9600

// Create GPS object
TinyGPSPlus gps;
SoftwareSerial ss(RXPin, TXPin);

// Create magnetometer object
Adafruit_HMC5883_Unified mag = Adafruit_HMC5883_Unified(12345);

// MPU6050 object
#include <MPU6050.h>
MPU6050 mpu;

void setup() {
  // Start communication with devices
  Wire.begin();
  ss.begin(GPSBaud);
  Serial.begin(115200);

  // Initialise the magnetometer
  if(!mag.begin()) {
    Serial.println("Failed to initialize magnetometer");
    while(1);
  }

  // Initialise the MPU6050
  mpu.initialize();
  if(!mpu.testConnection()) {
    Serial.println("Failed to initialize MPU6050");
    while(1);
  }
}

void loop() {
  // Read from GPS
  while (ss.available() > 0) {
    gps.encode(ss.read());
    if (gps.location.isUpdated()) {
      Serial.print("Latitude= ");
      Serial.print(gps.location.lat(), 6);
      Serial.print(" Longitude= ");
      Serial.println(gps.location.lng(), 6);
    }
  }

  // Read from magnetometer
  sensors_event_t event; 
  mag.getEvent(&event);
  Serial.print("Magnetic X: "); Serial.print(event.magnetic.x); Serial.print(" ");
  Serial.print("Y: "); Serial.print(event.magnetic.y); Serial.print(" ");
  Serial.print("Z: "); Serial.print(event.magnetic.z); Serial.print(" ");
  Serial.println("uT");

  // Read from MPU6050
  int16_t ax, ay, az, gx, gy, gz;
  mpu.getMotion6(&ax, &ay, &az, &gx, &gy, &gz);
  Serial.print("Acceleration X: "); Serial.print(ax); Serial.print(" ");
  Serial.print("Y: "); Serial.print(ay); Serial.print(" ");
  Serial.print("Z: "); Serial.print(az); Serial.print(" ");
  Serial.print("Gyro X: "); Serial.print(gx); Serial.print(" ");
  Serial.print("Y: "); Serial.print(gy); Serial.print(" ");
  Serial.print("Z: "); Serial.print(gz); Serial.println(" ");

  // Delay for readability of output
  delay(1000);
}

CAD-Custom parts and enclosures

Case_1

PositionBB1.stl

Case_2

PositionBB2.stl

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May 26,2023

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Positon Breakout Board

Build a board capable of getting real-time positioning data!

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Published: May 26,2023

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