Swift Navigation Piksi Multi Manual

Standalone position

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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 upwards of 140° F (60° C).

This procedure must be performed outdoors and does not require an Internet connection.

Overview

This article provides instructions to obtain a Single Point Position solution using hardware from the Piksi® Multi

Evaluation Kit. It is important to mention this can be possible with Duro as well. Please be sure to complete all

prerequisites before proceeding with the guide.

Prerequisites

Installing Swift Console

http://support.swiftnav.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2756825

Installing USB to Serial Adapter Drivers

http://support.swiftnav.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2757197

Powering Piksi Multi

http://support.swiftnav.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2746937

Connecting to Piksi Multi - USB to Serial Adapter

http://support.swiftnav.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2747195

Upgrading Piksi Multi Firmware

http://support.swiftnav.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2757403

GNSS Antenna Placement Guidelines

http://support.swiftnav.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2770372

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Piksi Multi - Standalone Position

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Page 1 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 upwards of 140° F (60° C). This procedure must be performed outdoors and does not require an Internet connection. ...
Page 2 S BAS a re s a tellite-based augmentation systems that provide corrections to obtain better accuracy than SPP. Both S PP a nd S BAS provide an absolute position and only one Piksi Multi receiver is required. Goal ...
Page 3 ● Connect the included power adapter splitter to the radio and Evaluation Board ● Connect your power source to the splitter. Once powered - the LED indicators of Piksi Multi will illuminate. w ww.swiftnav.com | s upport@swiftnav.com ...
Page 5 Running the Swift Console Software Launch the Swift Console using as described in the previous section. ● Select the communications device and baud rate for your Piksi Multi from the drop down menu ● Ensure that you have simulation mode disabled ...
Page 6 Hint: The yellow POS LED indicator on the Piksi Multi board gives you insight into the position solution status. A blinking POS LED indicates that satellites are being tracked, but no position solution is available yet. A solid orange POS LED ...