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Daniel BP 6d7f562f51 External GPS module instructions
Instructions on how to use external GPS modules on boards without this functionality. More to come....
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---
id: gpsmodule
title: External GPS Module
sidebar_label: GPS Module
---
External GPS modules can be installed to extend the capabilities of simple boards.
## GY-GPS6MV2 GPS module
- Based on the ublox/u-blox NEO-6M module
- Input 3 to 5V
- Interface: RS232 TTL
- Default baud rate: 9600 bps
- Outputs NMEA sentences
[<img src="/img/hardware/gy-gps6mv2.jpg" alt="GY-GPS6MV2" style={{zoom:'50%'}} />](/img/hardware/gy-gps6mv2.jpg)
### TTGO Lora32 V2.1-1.6
- Wiring instructions:
| GPS Module Pin | TTGO Lora32 Pin |
| :-----: | :---------------: |
| VCC | 3.3V |
| RX | IO13 |
| TX | IO15 |
| GND | GND |
- Once the module is connected, it should be detected automatically by the firmware.