Application Notes

Upgrading Firmware
This can be done indoors and requires an Internet connection to download new firmware. Caution: Do not remove power or reset your device during the firm...
Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 9:04 PM
GNSS Antenna Placement Guidelines
This article provides guidelines for proper positioning of GNSS antennas. These guidelines are primarily intended for users of the Piksi Multi Evaluation Ki...
Sun, Jul 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Piksi Multi - Standalone Position
Caution: Piksi® Multi uses a powerful processor that can generate a significant amount of heat. Use caution when handling the board, as components may reach...
Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 9:05 PM
Piksi Multi - GNSS RTK Position with Stationary Base
Caution: Piksi Multi uses a powerful processor that can generate a significant amount of heat. Use caution when handling the board, as components may reach ...
Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 9:04 PM
Receiving Raw IMU Data From Piksi Multi
Piksi® Multi OEM board includes a Bosch BMI160 IMU and a Bosch BMM150 Magnetometer sensors. As of firmware release v1.0.11, it is possible to stream raw IMU...
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Connecting to Piksi Multi USB to Serial Adapter
The USB to Serial Adapter from the Piksi® Multi Evaluation Kit can be used to communicate with Piksi Multi via the RS2323 ports on the Evaluation Board. ...
Mon, Mar 2, 2020 at 8:24 PM
Installing USB to Serial Adapter Drivers
A RS-232 serial interface is required to program FreeWave radios used in the Piksi® Multi Evaluation Kit and it can be also used to receive and send data to...
Fri, Feb 28, 2020 at 5:28 PM
NMEA Protocol
Piksi® Multi (firmware v1.1 and newer) supports  following NMEA 0183 messages: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, HDT, RMC, VTG and ZDA. Starting with firmware v2.3, the G...
Wed, Nov 27, 2024 at 11:55 AM
RTCM Input
Piksi® Multi (firmware v1.1 and newer) accepts RTK base station data input in widely available RTCM format.  The RTCM message details can be obtained fr...
Wed, Nov 27, 2024 at 11:56 AM
NTRIP Client
Piksi Multi built-in NTRIP v2.0 (Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol) Client enables the receiver to obtain RTK base station observations from...
Wed, Nov 27, 2024 at 11:58 AM