NEO6MV2 GPS Module Interfaced with Arduino Uno

/*
 * NEO-6M GPS Module Test Code
 * Author: Lucienne Swart
 * Date: 2025/03/11
 *
 * Description:
 * This program reads data from a NEO-6M GPS module using an Arduino Uno and
 * displays latitude, longitude, speed, number of satellites, and HDOP.
 *
 * Wiring:
 * - GPS TX -> Arduino Pin 4 (RX)
 * - GPS RX -> Arduino Pin 3 (TX)
 * - GPS VCC -> 5V (or 3.3V depending on module)
 * - GPS GND -> GND
 *
 * Dependencies:
 * - TinyGPS++ Library (by Mikal Hart)
 * - SoftwareSerial Library (for UART communication with GPS)
 *
 * Notes:
 * - The GPS module requires some time (up to 10–15 minutes for a cold start)
 *   to acquire a satellite fix, especially when used for the first time.
 * - Ensure you are testing outdoors in an open space for the best signal reception.
 */

#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
#include <TinyGPS++.h>

// Define pins for SoftwareSerial (adjust if needed)
static const int RXPin = 4; // Connect to TX of NEO-6M
static const int TXPin = 3; // Connect to RX of NEO-6M
static const uint32_t GPSBaud = 9600; // Default baud rate for the NEO-6M

// Create SoftwareSerial object for GPS communication
SoftwareSerial gpsSerial(RXPin, TXPin);

// Create a TinyGPS++ object
TinyGPSPlus gps;

void setup() {
  // Begin Serial communication for debugging output
  Serial.begin(115200);
  // Begin SoftwareSerial for the GPS module
  gpsSerial.begin(GPSBaud);

  Serial.println("NEO-6M GPS Comprehensive Stats");
  Serial.println("Waiting for GPS data...");
}

void loop() {
  // Process all available GPS data
  while (gpsSerial.available() > 0) {
    char c = gpsSerial.read();
    gps.encode(c);
  }

  // If new GPS location data is available, display the stats
  if (gps.location.isUpdated()) {
    Serial.println("================================");

    // Date Information
    Serial.print("Date: ");
    if (gps.date.isValid()) {
      Serial.print(gps.date.month());
      Serial.print("/");
      Serial.print(gps.date.day());
      Serial.print("/");
      Serial.println(gps.date.year());
    } else {
      Serial.println("INVALID");
    }

    // Time Information
    Serial.print("Time: ");
    if (gps.time.isValid()) {
      // Formatting to ensure two digits per field
      if (gps.time.hour() < 10) Serial.print("0");
      Serial.print(gps.time.hour());
      Serial.print(":");
      if (gps.time.minute() < 10) Serial.print("0");
      Serial.print(gps.time.minute());
      Serial.print(":");
      if (gps.time.second() < 10) Serial.print("0");
      Serial.println(gps.time.second());
    } else {
      Serial.println("INVALID");
    }

    // Location: Latitude and Longitude
    Serial.print("Latitude: ");
    if (gps.location.isValid()) {
      Serial.print(gps.location.lat(), 6);
    } else {
      Serial.print("INVALID");
    }
    Serial.print(" | Longitude: ");
    if (gps.location.isValid()) {
      Serial.println(gps.location.lng(), 6);
    } else {
      Serial.println("INVALID");
    }

    // Speed
    Serial.print("Speed: ");
    if (gps.speed.isValid()) {
      Serial.print(gps.speed.kmph());
      Serial.println(" km/h");
    } else {
      Serial.println("INVALID");
    }

    // Course
    Serial.print("Course: ");
    if (gps.course.isValid()) {
      Serial.print(gps.course.deg());
      Serial.println("°");
    } else {
      Serial.println("INVALID");
    }

    // HDOP (Horizontal Dilution of Precision)
    Serial.print("HDOP: ");
    // The HDOP value is provided in hundredths; convert it to a float value.
    if (gps.hdop.isValid()) {
      Serial.println(gps.hdop.value() / 100.0);
    } else {
      Serial.println("INVALID");
    }

    // Number of Satellites in view
    Serial.print("Satellites: ");
    Serial.println(gps.satellites.value());

    Serial.println("================================\n");
  }
}