Maybe I’m too dumb but it is difficult on the product page ( SparkPNT - Positioning, Navigation, and Timing - SparkFun Electronics ) to find out 1) which products are current, 2) what the intended use case is for the products. Basically - there is no “product comparison”. I want to use Sparkfun inst…

Sure - I’m assuming you’d like an all in-one device? The new models here SparkPNT Facet FP - SparkFun Electronics all have -T version (scroll way down to see 6 models, 3 are -T “tilt” models). These represent our most capable RTK devices to date! Scroll a bit higher up to see this rough quick-compar…

As @TS-Russell said, most of the RTK lineup will meet your first 3 requirements. Preference between the models will depend on your mission. I’ll add the TX2 into the mix, if you will mainly use a NTRIP correction. This form factor is rugged. The TX2 does not have Tilt Compensation (but the Torch…

Hi @pugglewuggle - The forum says you were last here 13 years ago! Welcome back! Here is a page for our breakout board comparison (as well as a few RTK devices). Here is a page comparing the PNT models. Give it a read, it’s a lot, and please keep asking questions!

Thanks for the replies. I did see all of that. Is there a reason I should choose one of the Facet FP models over the others? I definitely want one with tilt compensation. Do these FP models pretty much obsolete the Torch with respect to accuracy and using it for years to come (for use as a rover)?

Do these FP models pretty much obsolete the Torch with respect to accuracy and using it for years to come We will continue to sell the Torch but it is being sunset. The FP is our main focus going forward.

I see. Is there a reason I should choose one of the Facet FP models over the others? Do they have to be matched (both base and rover be the same model) or will they work with different models? Would one make a better base and another one make a better rover? It doesn’t seem to be clear what the pros…

It’ll depend a bit on your use-case. Let us know if you have any more specific needs Are you going to be using it somewhere without cell coverage?

Sometimes with cell coverage, sometimes without. I know that I need coverage for NTRIP. Generally, I would expect to be using it with both a base and a rover with NTRIP.

For places without access to an internet connection we recommend a PPP service like PointPerfect Flex | u-blox (if your area has coverage! See https://www.u-blox.com/en/pointperfect-service-coverage ) In this case if 3-6cm accuracy suffices you’ll just need a u-blox RTK module (rover) + a subscripti…

Is there any explanation of SparkPNT/Facet/Torch/etc. product purposes/versions?

GPS/GNSS SparkPNT / Consumer Products

pugglewuggle March 25, 2026, 10:17pm 8

@sparky I meant to reply to you, maybe it didn’t notify you. Thanks for the replies thus far!

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Is there any explanation of SparkPNT/Facet/Torch/etc. product purposes/versions?

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