[time-nuts] Cheap GPS with USB, RS232, BLuetooth and PPS :)

[Brooke Clarke]

Hi Tim:

That's a fantastic $/ns value.  Does the supplied software have a 
provision to set the PC clock?

Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
http://www.PRC68.com


Tim Tuck wrote:
> Just joined the list and noticed the discussion about finding a cheap 
> USB GPS with PPS on it.
>
> You might like to check these out...
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/MG1613S-Bluetooth-RS232-USB-UART-GPS-Module-Demo-Board-/230555471914? 
>
>
> or buy direct from them here...
>
> http://www.sureelectronics.net/category.php?id=5
>
>
> I'm using one plugged into an ALIX 2d2 with Debian linux and GPSD/NTP. 
> It makes for a nice 12volt NTP server for portable use.
>
> PPS is available at a test point on the board and I noticed that ALL 
> the interfaces are active at the same time !
>
> I was able to monitor it over 232, USB and BlueTooth simultaneously 
> from different PC's
>
> For ~$40 including the antenna and free postage they're a bargain !
>
> very nice :)
>
> regards
>
> Tim
>