# Handheld gps unit **URL:** \ **Category:** Development Boards\ **Created:** [February 15, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/handheld-gps-unit/38921 "2020-02-15T19:35:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AndersG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@AndersG](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/AndersG)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/handheld-gps-unit/38921/1 "2020-02-15T19:35:18Z")
Hi, I´m trying to build a handheld GPS/GNSS unit with Bluetooth so the gps can send data to an android phone and if possible also to a iphone. Powered by a LiPo battery 2Ah. I have a module XA1110 (gps-14414) which I connected via Qwiic to Nano Artemis (dev-15443) and used the code on XA1110 hookup guide. I can receive data to serial monitor but is not able to use the BLE on Artemis. I’m a beginner so my question is if there is any other developmentboard that works better for me? Could Pro nRF52840 Mini be a good choice or shall I wait on ble/arduino support. Read that sparkfun are working on that. Grateful for support. ---
**Author:** ![TS-Brandon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@TS-Brandon](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/TS-Brandon)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/handheld-gps-unit/38921/2 "2020-02-17T18:24:54Z")
Hello AndersG, That sounds like a cool project. As of right now, the Artemis BLE isn’t at full functionality. The Pro nRF58240 would be a good substitute in the meantime. We are trying to shoot for capabilities similar to the [[Arduino Nano 33 BLE](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15588), so this can be a good alternative as well. I hope this helps.]([https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15588](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15588)) ---
**Author:** ![AndersG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@AndersG](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/AndersG)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/handheld-gps-unit/38921/3 "2020-02-17T20:08:03Z")
Thank you Brandon.