Auto steer for tractor

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What is the best options for a permeant base to use with auto steer for farm and a rtk facet that I have already purchased.

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You’ll want something with ‘dead reckoning’, I usually recommend this F9R kit SparkFun GPS-RTK Dead Reckoning Kit (SMA) - SparkFun Electronics

Be sure to use the hookup guide SparkFun GPS-RTK Dead Reckoning ZED-F9R Hookup Guide - SparkFun Learn to get it going (calibration is required)

3

I have both a reference station and rtk facet. I need to help getting to rtk fix.

I configured the reference and added the rtk2go information. When I use SW maps I cannot get the facet as rover to get rtk fix.

4

Try using one item at a time, then combine them.

Here’s the guide for the facet Quick Start - SparkFun RTK Product Manual (we also have this older one SparkFun RTK Facet Hookup Guide - SparkFun Learn) - these should walk you through most aspects of getting a fix, let me know if you have any issues

Here’s the Reference station guide SparkFun RTK Reference Station Hookup Guide - SparkFun Learn

5

I have tried to connect individually using SW Maps to NTrip. Each attempt SW maps instantly disconnects from NTRIP.

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J. Brent Hall

6

Are you using bluetooth or wifi? iOS or android?

7

I have tried Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Ethernet cable. I’m using and android device

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J. Brent Hall

8

What is shown on the display? Does your network require MAC white-listing?

9

I can connect via Bluetooth .
I also got a point perfect account and got the rover to connect to NTRIP.

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J. Brent Hall

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The reference station wifi symbol is blinking. it does not show casting or fixed.

When I Bluetooth to the rover with SW maps they connect. Then when I try to connect NTRIP through point perfect it connects but it will not go into rtk fix. The status icon stays orange in color.

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J. Brent Hall

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J. Brent Hall

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To be clear: is the reference station antenna outdoors? Are you testing the facet outside with a clear view of the sky?

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The reference antenna is outside. The facet is outside. The facet on SW maps is at about 5 inch.

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J. Brent Hall

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This is a pic of reference after 8 hours of run time. Transmitting RTCM.

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J. Brent Hall