My sparkfun rtk facet failed. Started displaying the message “GNSS Failed”. I then upgraded the firmware and thereafter would not turn on. I’m thinking of replacing the facet main board and the L1,L2 antenna. I would like to use GNSS L1/L2+L Embedded Surveying Antenna - 150mm (Image attached below) on sparkfun website and would like to know if it is compatible with the facet.
Hi @enokemboi ,
The L1/L2+L Embedded Antenna is the antenna from the RTK Facet mosaic. The Facet mosaic uses the same moulded enclosure as the original RTK Facet. So, that antenna will fit in the RTK Facet case.
I have not tested it, but, yes, it should be fully compatible with your Facet.
“GNSS Failed” usually indicates a problem with the main board. My advice would be to replace that first. The antenna is unlikely to have failed, but it is possible.
I would also suggest trying the firmware upgrade again. Please check you are using the correct RTK Firmware - also called “RTK_Surveyor_Firmware”. Version 4.4 is the latest version. Please do not try to use the newer RTK Everywhere Firmware. It will not work on the RTK Facet.
I hope this helps,
Paul