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SparkPNT FPL-T RTK GNSS Receiver with Tilt Compensation
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The SparkPNT FPL-T is a high-precision GNSS receiver built around SparkFun’s modular Flex System. It comes fully assembled with the Quectel LG290P module ins...
The SparkPNT FPL-T is a high-precision GNSS receiver built around SparkFun’s modular Flex System. It comes fully assembled with the Quectel LG290P module installed, ready for modern multi-frequency RTK positioning with Galileo HAS support.
This FPL-T model adds an integrated IMU for tilt compensation capabilities, making it suited to positioning work where the receiver may not always be perfectly level. It also includes an enclosed LoRa radio and a rugged IP67 rated cast-aluminium housing with a reinforced dome.
The FP platform is designed to be repairable, user-upgradeable and future-proof. The receiver can be opened and the module switched out in around five minutes with a Phillips head screwdriver, with open-source firmware and replacement parts supporting longer-term use.
Documentation includes the LG290P datasheet, RTK Everywhere product manual, PointPerfect subscription registration information and the GitHub firmware repository.
Features:
- Capable of L1/L2/L5/E6 reception with Galileo HAS support.
- MFi certified, ensuring compatibility with iOS devices.
- Enclosed high-powered 1W LoRa radio.
- IP67 rated cast-aluminum housing with a reinforced dome.
- Affordable and competitive price point when compared to similar devices.
- The LG290P is capable of 8mm horizontal accuracy when receiving RTK corrections.
A strong fit for surveying, mapping, field robotics and other precision positioning projects using the SparkPNT and Flex receiver ecosystem.
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- Galileo
- Europe’s satellite navigation system. Galileo support can improve satellite availability and accuracy, especially when combined with GPS and other constellations.
- GNSS
- GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System, covering positioning systems such as GPS and similar satellite networks. It matters here because high-precision GNSS modules can output lots of serial position data that this product can send wirelessly to a computer or phone.
- IMU
- An Inertial Measurement Unit combines motion sensors to measure movement and orientation. It matters for asset tracking because it can detect movement, tilt, vibration, or changes in direction.
- IP67
- An ingress protection rating meaning the enclosure is dust-tight and can survive temporary immersion in water under specified test conditions. This matters when choosing a sensor for outdoor, wet, or wash-down environments.
- L5
- A modern GNSS signal band used by several satellite systems for more accurate and robust positioning. Dual-band receivers that include L5 can often perform better than single-band receivers, especially for RTK and areas with reflected signals.
- LoRa
- LoRa is a long-range, low-power radio technology often used for telemetry and remote sensors. It matters here because the connector and pinout are compatible with some LoRa telemetry products, even though this module uses Bluetooth instead.
- RTK
- Real-Time Kinematic positioning is a GNSS technique that uses correction data from a base station to greatly improve location accuracy. It matters if you need centimetre-level positioning for robotics, mapping, surveying, or tracking rather than ordinary metre-level GPS accuracy.
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Quectel LG290P GNSS Specification
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