Software Overview

Manufacturer Software

The software requirements of the GNSS Flex modules are usually specific to the GNSS receiver on the board. Below are general software resources that might be useful; however, users should refer to the GNSS Flex Modules section for details on their specific board.

• Septentrio

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  On Windows & Linux platforms, Septentrio provides the RxTools software suite for their GNSS products:

  • Software Page
  • Download & User Manual
  • Tutorial Videos

• Quectel

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  On Windows platforms, Quectel provides the QGNSS (v2.0) software application for their GNSS products:

  • Download & User Manual
  • GitHub Repository

Third-Party Software

In addition to any software provided by the manufacturers, there are a variety of third-party software options. The software implementation may even be unique to the available interfaces from an associated carrier board.

• PyGPSClient

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  The PyGPSClient Python package is a graphical tool for evaluating the basic performance of GNSS receivers and is compatible with most of the major operating systems. The application parses and extrapolates a variety of data from the UART interface of GNSS receivers; with integrated support for the NMEA, UBX, RTCM, NTRIP, and SPARTN protocols. All GNSS information is then displayed neatly within its GUI for users to access or utilize.

  • PyPI - Python Package
  • User Manual
  • GitHub Repository