ROS GPS Package

This code is a ROS package which periodically retrieves data from a Waveshare NEO-7M-C GPS module. The data is retrieved via UART, and is parsed through to obtain the latitude and longitude GPS coordinates.

The GPS module being used: www.robotshop.com/ca/en/uart-neo-7m-c-gps-module.html

Dependencies:

• WiringPi (http://wiringpi.com/download-and-install/)

Physical Connections:

The module should be connected to the Raspberry Pi as such:

GPS Module: Raspberry Pi:

• Vcc --> 3.3V
• GND --> Ground
• TX --> UART0 RX
• RX --> UART0 TX

For more information about pin assignments, see the package.xml

Publications:

Topic: /gps/gps_data
Msg type: gps/Gps (custom)
Description: Provides latitude and longitude readings from the GPS module.