As mentioned in a previous post I have been working with both PSoCs from the Pioneer Kit (PSoC5 and PSoC4). I moved the access to the SDCard and the reading of the GPS data to the PSoC5. Let me tell you it was very easy, flexibility on pin selection and emFile library available for SDCard managment makes it straight forward.
The GPS sends data in NMEA format. So a lot of data coming in from the GPS, not all actually needed. Saying that data messages from the GPS are being filtered and only saving to the SDCard the GPRMC mesage which contains pretty much all data that I need (Location, Speed, Date Time ...).
For the PSoC I have the emFile for SDCard and an UART for the GPS. The GPS UART is only using the RX pin so I can save some pins. Using less resources means more space for expansion in the future. Here is how the Designer looks like. There is the UART to be used with the PSoC4, this is still on the making.
Here is a picture of how the circuit looks like now. I am trying to keep as less wires so I can take it for a spin in the car. Next is integrating the bluetooth to extract data. Also I am working on plotting the data into an actual map. On the picture bellow it has working together the SDCard and the GPS, collecting a location every 5 seconds.
Soon will be posting more progress, Bluetooth and different sensors. It all started a little slow and I encountered a few bumps but nothing too bad that could not be overcome. In this project the magic key is having such a versatile development board. It gives you a bit of flexibility to solve different situations.
Too bad having a day job so I cannot do more of this.
Good luck to all participants and thanks for reading my progress. Thanks for reading, please take some time and read the others as well, the best motivation is a like or comment, don't be shy and participate and comment.
