EM-411 GPS

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tovrin
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EM-411 GPS

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http://www.dealextreme.com/p/em-411-gps-engine-board-module-with-sirf-star-iii-chipset-80037

seems cheap enough, and says it does NMEA, so it should be good, right?
it also says only does 1hz, does that kill it as useful for MWC?
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Katch
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Re: EM-411 GPS

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no good
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tovrin
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Re: EM-411 GPS

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because of the refresh rate?
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Katch
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Re: EM-411 GPS

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yeah - minimum 5hz for MWC gps functions - 10hz preferably.

10hz module on a breakout board is only £20 anyway.
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