{"title":"RTK Postcard GNSS RTK Development Board","handle":"sparkfun-rtk-postcard","url":"/products/sparkfun-rtk-postcard","description":"This compact high-precision positioning board combines a Quectel LG290P GNSS RTK receiver with an Espressif ESP32-PICO-MINI-02 MCU module. It runs SparkFun’s RTK Everywhere firmware, letting it operate as a base station or rover for precision navigation projects.The ESP32 adds WiFi, Bluetooth® and BLE connectivity, so the board can work as an NTRIP caster or client. A 4-pin locking JST-GH connector supports RTCMv3 correction data from a local base station, while the GNSS receiver supports quad-band, multi-constellation reception.When paired with the separately available Portability Shield, the board gains a 1.3” OLED display, a five-way navigation button, microSD data logging and a LiPo charger with fuel gauge. These functions operate plug-and-play without needing new code.The RTK Everywhere firmware is open-source, so users can inspect, modify and extend the device’s functionality for longer-term maintenance and feature expansion.Features:GNSS receiver: Quectel LG290P quad-band, GNSS moduleConcurrent signal reception: 5 + QZSSFrequency bands: L1, L2, L5, E6 frequency bandsGNSS constellation: GPS (USA)GNSS constellation: GLONASS (Russia)GNSS constellation: Galileo (EU)GNSS constellation: BDS (China)GNSS constellation: QZSS (Japan)GNSS constellation: NavIC (India)SBAS system: WAAS (USA)SBAS system: SDCM (Russia)SBAS system: EGNOS (EU)SBAS system: BDSBAS (China)SBAS system: MSAS (Japan)SBAS system: GAGAN (India)Anti-jamming: Built-in NIC anti-jamming unitMCU module: ESP32-PICO-MINI-N8R2 moduleFirmware: RTK EverywhereWireless connectivity: Provides WiFi/BT connectivityWiFi: WiFi 802.11b/g/nBluetooth: BluetoothMode: Operates as a base stationMode: Operates as a roverRTCMv3: Can transmit RTCMv3 messages locally using the built-in ESP-NOW radio (2.4GHz)RTCMv3: Can receive RTCMv3 messages locally using the built-in ESP-NOW radio (2.4GHz)RTCMv3: Can transmit RTCMv3 messages by connecting external SiK Telemetry radiosRTCMv3: Can receive RTCMv3 messages by connecting external SiK Telemetry radiosNTRIP: Can function as an NTRIP caster through WiFiNTRIP: Can function as an NTRIP client through WiFiNTRIP: Can function as an NTRIP caster through Bluetooth®NTRIP: Can function as an NTRIP client through Bluetooth®NMEA: Can transmit NMEA messages to a graphical information software (GIS) app on any mobile device when paired as a Bluetooth® devicePortability Shield support: Provides a 1.3” OLED display when combined with the Portability ShieldPortability Shield support: Provides a five-way button to navigate configuration settings when combined with the Portability ShieldPortability Shield support: Displays PNT data when combined with the Portability ShieldPortability Shield support: Provides a microSD card slot for data logging when combined with the Portability ShieldPortability Shield support: Provides a LiPo battery charger with a fuel gauge when combined with the Portability ShieldFirmware: Open-source RTK Everywhere firmwareSpecifications:Button: EPS32 ResetButton: ESP32 BootBreakout board dimensions: 1.70\" x 1.70\" (43.2mm x 43.2mm)Mounting holes: Four mounting holesMounting hole compatibility: 4-40 screw compatibleInput Voltage Range: 3.0 to 5.5V (5V pin)Connection: 19 PTH pinsConnection: 4-pin JST-SH Qwiic connector (x2)Connection: USB-C connectorConnection: 4-pin locking JST-GH connectorConnection: SMA antenna connectorConnection: u.fl antenna connectorLED: STAT - Green general status indicatorLED: PWR - Red 3.3V power indicatorLED: PPS - Yellow Pulse-Per-Second indicatorLED: RTK - White RTK fix/correction indicatorLED: BT - Blue Bluetooth indicatorBackup battery: Backup batteryLG290P general feature: High-precision GNSS moduleLG290P Supply Voltage: 3.15 to 3.45VLG290P Current Consumption - Normal Operation - Acquisition: 91mA (300.3mW) (Acquisition)LG290P Current Consumption - Normal Operation - Tracking: 91mA (300.3mW) (Tracking)LG290P Current Consumption - Power Saving Mode - Backup Mode: 12μA (39.6mW) (Backup Mode)GNSS Frequency bands - GPS: L1 C/A, L1C*, L5, L2CGNSS Frequency bands - GLONASS: L1, L2GNSS Frequency bands - Galileo: E1, E5a, E5b, E6GNSS Frequency bands - BDS: B1I, B1C, B2a, B2b, B2I, B3IGNSS Frequency bands - QZSS: L1 C/A, L1C*, L5, L2CGNSS Frequency bands - NavIC: L5GNSS Frequency bands - SBAS: L1 C/AL-band PPP* - PPP: B2bL-band PPP* - QZSS: L6L-band PPP* - Galileo HAS: E6Tracking Channels: 1040Horizontal Position Accuracy - Autonomous: 0.7mHorizontal Position Accuracy - RTK: 0.8cm + 1ppmVertical Accuracy - Autonomous: 2.5mVertical Accuracy - RTK: 1.5cm + 1ppmVelocity Accuracy Without Aid: 0.03m/sAccuracy of 1PPS Signal: 5ns (RMS)RTK Convergence Time: 5sTime to First Fix (without AGNSS) - Cold Start: 28sTime to First Fix (without AGNSS) - Warm Start: 28sTime to First Fix (without AGNSS) - Hot Start: 1.7sSensitivity - Acquisition: -146dBmSensitivity - Tracking: -160dBmSensitivity - Reacquisition: -155dBmDynamic Performance - Maximum Altitude: 10000mDynamic Performance - Maximum Velocity: 490m/sDynamic Performance - Maximum Acceleration: 4gUpdate Rate - Default: 10HzUpdate Rate - Max: 20HzAntenna Interface: External active antennaAntenna Power Supply: External or InternalLG290P Interface: UART (x3)LG290P UART Baud Rate: 9600–3000000bpsLG290P UART Default: 460800bpsLG290P UART Protocol: NMEA 0183/RTCM 3.xLG290P Interface: SPI* (x1)LG290P Interface: I2C* (x1)LG290P Operating temperature: -40 to 85°CLG290P Footprint: 12.2mm × 16mm × 2.6mmLG290P Weight: ~0.9gESP32 Operating Voltage: 3.0 to 3.6 VESP32 Current Consumption - RF Operation: 368mA (peak)ESP32 Current Consumption - Normal Operation: 20-31mAESP32 Current Consumption - Light-Sleep: 0.8mAESP32 Current Consumption - Deep-Sleep: 5µAESP32 Microprocessor: Xtensa® Dual-Core 32-bit LX6 Microprocessor (up to 240MHz)ESP32 Memory: 448KB of ROM and 520KB SRAMESP32 Memory: 8MB SPI FlashESP32 Memory: 2MB PSRAMESP32 Memory: 16KB SRAM in RTCESP32 Antenna: PCB antennaESP32 WiFi: WiFi 802.11b/g/nESP32 WiFi Bit Rate: up to 150Mbps (802.11n)ESP32 WiFi Frequency Range: 2412 - 2484MHzESP32 Bluetooth Specification: Bluetooth v4.2 SpecificationESP32 Bluetooth: BR/EDRESP32 Bluetooth: Bluetooth LEESP32 Bluetooth Transmitter Class: 1, 2, and 3ESP32 Supported Peripheral: SD cardESP32 Supported Peripheral: UARTESP32 Supported Peripheral: SPIESP32 Supported Peripheral: SDIOESP32 Supported Peripheral: I2CESP32 Supported Peripheral: LED PWMESP32 Supported Peripheral: Motor PWMESP32 Supported Peripheral: I2SESP32 Supported Peripheral: IRESP32 Supported Peripheral: pulse counterESP32 Supported Peripheral: GPIOESP32 Supported Peripheral: capacitive touch sensorESP32 Supported Peripheral: ADCESP32 Supported Peripheral: DACESP32 Supported Peripheral: TWAI® (compatible with ISO 11898-1, i.e. CAN Specification 2.0)ESP32 Supported Peripheral: Ethernet MACESP32 Operating Temperature: -40 to 85°CDevelopment status: *: Feature is still under developmentLG290P interface note: The LG290P module currently supports only the UART interface.Documentation includes design files, firmware binaries, a hookup guide, RTK Everywhere firmware user manual and component documentation for integration and development.","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"GNSS RTK Development Board","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":15800,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-GPS-26916","mpn":"GPS-26916","price":405.55,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":82}]}