Product description: B-GSMGNSS Shield v2.105 GSM/GPRS/SMS/DTMF + GPS + Bluetooth - for Arduino and Raspberry Pi + connectors for Arduino
This module is compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi. It allows GSM and GPRS communication as well as GPS + GLONASS and Bluetooth communication. Based on Quectel MC60 chip, it allows to make voice calls, send SMS messages, determine GPS position and establish communication via Bluetooth 3.0. On the board there are: 2 connectors for SIM cards (dual SIM), a slot for a microSD card, which allows you to store data, audio output and input in the standard Jack 3.5 for connecting headphones and microphone and u.FL sockets for mounting an external antenna (in our offer you will find the appropriate adapters).
Technical specification of the module
- Controller: Quectel MC60
- Supported standards: GSM / GPRS
- Frequencies: 850 / 950 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
- Integrated GSM antenna - possibility to connect an external antenna via u.FL.
- Supports the DTMF standard
- Dual SIM option (one active at a time)
- Support for AT commands
- GPS + GLONASS support: support for active and passive GNSS antennas
- 5 power supply options
- UART: from 2.8 V to 5 V
- Choice of power source via jumper:
- USB
- Built-in 5 V regulator
- VIN input voltage
- Built-in connectors:
- for SIM card ( 2 pcs. dual SIM)
- for microSD memory card up to 32 GB
- miniUSB - built-in UART to USB converter(cable sold separately)
- Jack audio outputs for connecting headphones / speakers (800 mW)
- Jack audio input for microphone
- u.FL connector for external antenna(antennas and u.FL - SMA adapters sold separately)
- Comes with extended connector for Arduino for self-soldering
- Connector layout fits Arduino: Uno, Leonardo, Mega 2560, Mega ADK
- Also compatible with Raspberry Pi
- Surface mounted Arduino RESET button
- Works with Raspberry Pi: 3, 2, B+, A+
- Three mounting holes diameter: 3 mm
- Board dimensions: 83 x 54 mm
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Detailed description of the module can be found in user guide and on manufacturer website. Description how to send SMS through Arduino is available in this manual. |
B-GSMGNSS overlay combined with Arduino Uno board.
| Device requires good quality power supply. It is recommended to use external power supply min. 5 V / 1 A when powered by USB or 12 V / 500 mA when powered by Vin. Do not power the overlay from computer's USB port. |
Connection to Arduino
The chip works as an overlay for Arduino, using the following pins:
| Pin | Arduino | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GSM RX | D2 | Communication via serial interface. |
| GSM TX | D3 | Communication via serial interface. |
| PWRKEY | D7 | Control of the GSM system power supply voltage (On/Off). |
| STATUS | D5 | Status output. |
| RESET | D6 | Reset of the GSM chip. |
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ARD-RESET |
RST | Arduino RESET output. |
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5V |
5V | Supply voltage 5V. |
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Vin |
Vin | Vin input voltage. |
| GND | GND | Ground of the chip |
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Example projects for Arduino: |
Connecting with Raspberry Pi
In order to run the module from Raspberry Pi, the following connections need to be made:
| Pin | RPi | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GSM RX | 08 | Communication via serial interface. |
| GSM TX | 10 | Communication via serial interface. |
| PWRKEY | 16 | Control of the GSM system power supply voltage (On/Off). |
| STATUS | 12 | Status output. |
| RESET | 18 | GSM chip reset. |
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5V |
02/04 | Supply voltage 5 V. |
| GND | 06/14 | Chip ground |
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Example programs for Raspberry Pi: |
Useful links |
