Budget USB Enabled GPS

GPS-500 Setup

Looking for a cheap GPS receiver? Look no further than the GPS-500 Microsoft Streets and Trips GPS by Pharos. This tiny unit features a SiRF Star III chipset and most are selling on ebay for just under 10 dollars! This GPS receiver can be interfaced via a RS232 serial link using a MAX232 chip from Maxim IC and a low cost USB to serial converter.

Difficulty : Medium
Time: 1 Hour