Post Processing (PPK) with RTK Torch

GPS/GNSS Enclosed Products
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Are the RINEX log files available within the SparkFun RTK Torch? I’d like to be able to perform PPK on my fixed points if possible. I have 2 other receivers (Emlid RS2) and would like to start using the Torch more due to the tilt compensation capability but only if I am also able to access the RINEX files from the unit.

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We’re going to take a look at what potential methods might be available on Thursday 8/8 and will report back with our findings afterward

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We found a method that works, although we have not tested how well it works…

RTKLib contains two tools, STRSVR and RTKCONV that can grab RTCMv3 over USB serial from the Torch and do the conversion to RINEX.

  1. Put Torch into Base mode
  2. Use the Ports menu to turn on Output GNSS data to USB serial: Enabled
  3. Use STRSRV to save the serial output to a .rtcm3 file.
  4. Use RTKCONV to a RINEX .obs file

And that should get ya goin!

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Thanks for this suggested solution. I’ll try it out and post my experience.

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