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The SparkFun RTK Facet is designed for portable surveying. It is not designed for permanent, long-term outdoor mounting.
SparkFun RTK Facet
GPS-19984

SparkFun RTK Facet

SKU: GPS-19984

The SparkFun RTK Facet is an easy-to-use, all-in-one surveying solution that delivers NGS-calibrated, centimeter-grade accuracy to your phone or GIS device over Bluetooth, complete with a built-in L1/L2 antenna and ZED-F9P module.

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The SparkFun RTK Facet is designed for portable surveying. It is not designed for permanent, long-term outdoor mounting.

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Product Overview

Centimeter-Grade Surveying, Radically Simplified

The SparkFun RTK Facet is your all-in-one solution for high-precision geolocation and surveying. It delivers centimeter-grade measurements in minutes, packing the power of a $10,000 surveying device into a package that is smaller, easier to use, and far more economical.

For basic users, setup is incredibly simple. For advanced users, the RTK Facet is a flexible, powerful, and fully open-source tool. With full calibration by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS), you can trust its professional-grade accuracy for your most demanding projects.

The Easiest RTK Workflow

The RTK Facet is designed to work seamlessly with your smartphone. By connecting your phone to the RTK Facet over Bluetooth, your phone provides the correction data (from an NTRIP service via the internet) and simultaneously receives the high-accuracy NMEA position output.

Professional-Grade Hardware Included

Under the hood, the RTK Facet integrates a powerful ESP32 WROOM, the u-blox ZED-F9P GNSS module, a LiPo fuel gauge, and a microSD card slot for logging.

Housed inside the protective dome is a surveyor-grade, multi-band L1/L2 antenna. This is the same antenna element found in our standalone high-performance antenna and features a precise Antenna Reference Point (ARP) for surveying.

Fully Open Source and Customizable

The RTK Facet is a fully open-source hardware product, programmed in Arduino. You have full access to the electrical and mechanical design files, allowing you to inspect, modify, and tailor the device to your exact needs. It is also capable of logging NMEA, RAWX, and SFRBX data directly to the microSD card for post-processing and research.

Note: For a permanent base station, we recommend using our L1/L2/L5 Surveying Antenna connected to a protected Reference Station or a ZED-F9P breakout-based solution. See our DIY GNSS Reference Station tutorial for more details.

Centimeter-level accuracy in minutes.

Achieve centimeter RTK accuracy within 60 seconds, thanks to RTK corrections and high-performance satellite tracking.

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Compatible with all your favorite GIS apps.

Bluetooth connectivity gives you wireless connection to your preferred data collecting mobile applications.

Supported platforms include:

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Comes with everything you need.

The SparkFun RTK Facet receiver comes with all required cables, chargers, and adapters in a hard-sided carrying case—ready to use right out of the box.

Versatile Operating Modes

Rover

In Rover Mode, the RTK Facet receives multi-constellation GNSS signals and applies RTCM correction data from a base station or NTRIP service to quickly achieve an RTK fix. It outputs high-precision NMEA data over Bluetooth®, enabling centimeter-level positioning accuracy for GIS, surveying, and mapping applications.

Base Station

When configured as a Base, the RTK Facet is mounted in a fixed location and performs a short survey-in before broadcasting RTCM correction data. These corrections are continuously transmitted to one or more Rover devices, enabling ~10–14 mm positioning accuracy in the field.

NTRIP Server

When used as an NTRIP Server, the RTK Facet operates as an internet-connected base station, streaming RTCM correction data to an NTRIP caster. This allows multiple remote Rover devices to receive real-time corrections over the network without requiring a direct radio link.

Open Source

The RTK Facet is an open source hardware product meaning you can fully obtain, see, and even modify the electrical and mechanical design files. This allows for easier maintenance and repair over time.

Technical Specifications

MODULE RECEPTION CONSTELLATIONS INTERNAL ANTENNA BATTERY COMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE APPLICATION CORRECTIONS SOURCE
ZED-F9P L1/L2 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Yes LiPo 6Ah with fast 1 amp charging Bluetooth, WiFi, External Serial Radio Base or Rover NTRIP, Local Base

Overall Device Details:


  • Enclosed Facet Design IP53 - Protected from limited dust ingress and water spray
  • Internal Antenna: L1/L2 with ≥5dBi gain
  • Internal Battery: LiPo 6Ah with fast 1 amp charging
  • Radio Port: 3.3V TTL Serial (57600bps RTCM TX/RX)
  • Data Port: 3.3V TTL Serial (115200bps NMEA)
  • Qwiic Port: Supports I2C based add-on devices
  • microSD: Compatible up to 32GB
  • Embedded OLED Display for positional accuracy, available satellites, data logging, etc.
  • Single push button control
  • Weight: 583g (1.3 lbs)
  • Dimensions: 136mm x 146mm x 80mm (5.35in x 5.74in x 3.14in)
  • Works with common GIS software including: SW MapsSurvPCField Genius, et al.* Open Source Hardware Certified Project
  • Manufactured in Boulder, CO USA

GNSS Receiver: ZED-F9P


  • Concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou
  • Receives both L1C/A and L2C bands
  • 184-channel u-blox F9 engine
  • Current: 68mA - 130mA (varies with constellations and tracking state)
  • Time to First Fix: 25s (cold), 2s (hot)
  • Max Navigation Rate:
    • PVT (basic location over UBX binary protocol) - 25Hz
    • RTK - 20Hz
    • Raw - 25Hz
  • Horizontal Position Accuracy:
    • 2.5m without RTK
    • 0.010m with RTK
  • Max Altitude: 50km (31 miles)
  • Max Velocity: 500m/s (1118mph)

Bluetooth® Transceiver: ESP32 WROVER

  • Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor
  • Up to 240MHz clock frequency
  • 16MB of flash storage
  • 520kB internal SRAM
  • 8MB PSRAM
  • Integrated 802.11 BGN WiFi transceiver
  • Integrated dual-mode Bluetooth® (classic and BLE)
  • Hardware accelerated encryption (AES, SHA2, ECC, RSA-4096)
  • 2.5 µA deep sleep current

Supported GIS Data Collector Software:


IOS:

Windows:

Documentation

Antenna Phase Center:

  • L1: 71.8mm
  • L2: 67.3mm
  • Average: 69.55mm

NGS Calibration Data:

WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. See link below for more information. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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