GPS Module not working on Hydra

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I’ve done it again. Not reading the fine print.
Ive got the Hydra and the GPS Module, saw it used the U socket.
Now I see it says [quote]It does not work with FEZ Hydra, tested fine on our other gadgeteer mainbaords.[/quote]
Guys, this is just an old note, right? The GPS works great with Hydra, right?

… and if not, what do I need to do to be able to use it?

Thanks

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This is an ongoing issue (not just with Hydra, but it has additionally issues)

“Problem with Hydra and GPS Module (.NET Gadgeteer Compatible)”
http://www.tinyclr.com/forum/topic?id=6356

“[Urgent] Gadgeteer GPS Module failure”
http://www.tinyclr.com/forum/topic?id=6620

Nutshell - it takes a while (many many many many minutes) to get lock with a Spider. Doesn’t really work well (if at all) with Hydra, but there are other GPS units with issues as well.

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Damn!

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I think ransomhall will be offering a better one soon.

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Thanks.

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Yes, I’ve got a prototype that uses this GPS Ultimate GPS Module - 66 channel w/10 Hz updates - PA1616S [MTK3339 Chipset] : ID 790 : $24.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits . I’m working through a similar issue (FIX problems) with the Hydra/Cerbs before ordering the next round of boards.

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OK.

And Eric - thanks for your understanding with the makebread module. I was a bit in a hurry.

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ahem I have a spider ahem

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is it an interference problem?