2. Setup
1. Download and install the EVK-M8 software (and docu-
mentation) from www.u-blox.com/evk-search.
See installation notes on the back of this card.
2. Connect the unit to a PC. Options:
• USB: Connect via USB port (
G
). The USB driver
installs automatically when the device is
connected to a PC; internet connection required.
• UART: Connect via RS232 (
F
). Set switch (
B
) to I2C.
• SPI / I2C compliant DDC: Connect the pins (
C
).
Set switch (
B
) to either SPI or I2C.
NOTE
: Press RST (
E
) after setting switch (
B
).
3. Provide power to the device at all times, either via USB
on the back (
G
) or the V5 IN pin (
D
) on the front.
4. Connect the GNSS antenna to the evaluation unit (
A
)
and place the antenna in a location with an unobstruct-
ed view of the sky. For best performance, use an active
antenna or external LNA (when connecting to a GNSS
simulator).
5. Start the u-center GNSS evaluation software and se-
lect the corresponding COM port and baud rate.
Quick Start for EVK-M8 kits
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