SkyRC GPS Speed Meter User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GSM-010 GPS SPEED METER

Stop wondering how fast your RC car can run and how high your RC Airplane or helicopter can
fly. Now all these data come at your finger with the GPS SPEED METER by SkyRC.

The popularity of GPS devices inspired SkyRC to design this gadget at about 41g. The Speed
Meter is the result of SkyRC’s ongoing development efforts, boasting an ultra compact GPS
module with hidden antenna design, the high-sensitivity GPS receiver chip can do quick
positioning, a robust controller IC to keep recording speed and altitude in real time.

This gadget is ideal for RC racing/flying and casual biking, driving and long journey. User could
easily view the screen while working out data such as speed, altitude total mileage/kilometer,
longitude/latitude.

The gadget records the top speed and top altitude for instant recall after the running. It will help
RC fans much to fine-tune their RC gadgets to achieve better performance.

CHARGING BATTERY

Connect the USB cable to your computer and GPS speed meter. The battery icon will blinking
during the charging process.

Charging

Fully Charged

FEATURES

Compact and easy to carry
Speed meter with top speed memory
Top altitude
GPS Coordinator
Built-in 4M flash (recording time: 6 hours)
UTC timestamp logged for each track point
Built-in rechargeable, LiPo bettery 200mAh

(Operating time: 150 minutes)
Support both Metric and Imperial system of

measurement
PC link for data logging & google map
Firmware upgradable

ENTER Button

MODE Button

USB Data
& Charging
Port

Strap
Hole

Battery
Cover Lid

LCD Display

Hidden Antenna

Servo Port

(For external power
source DC 6V)

Power
Button

POWER ON

Press the POWER BUTTON to turn it on.

POWER OFF

Press and hold the POWER BUTTON for 6 seconds, “OFF” will be displayed on the LCD
screen. Relese the POWER BUTTON and the device will be power off.

GPS INITIALIZATION

(ACQUIRE SATELLITES)

After turn on the power, the meter will starting the process of satellite acquisition and tracking
automatically. Before a position fix is calculated, the icon of Satellite Receiver will keep blinking.
The meter takes about 30 seconds to achieve a position fix in normal.
It may take longer than normal to establish an initial position for the first time or if the meter has
not been used for an extended period of time. If the meter is powered on in outdoors with a
clear view of the sky this should not take more than 3-5 minutes.
If your meter is indoors, it may not acquire satellites.(OUTDOORS USED ONLY)
The icon of Satellite Receiver will keep blinking until a position fix is calculated. It is understood
that satellite acquisition time depends on weather conditions and users location,
After a position fix has been calculated, the icon of satellite receiver and the UTC time will be
shown on the screen as below.

Blinking

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DIFFERENT MODE SWITCHING

Users can switch from mode to mode by pressing MODE button.

Time Current Speed Peak Speed

MODE MODE

GPSLOGGER SOFTWARE

You can use SkyRC application software “GpsLogger”to transfer the log data to PC and easily
export the log data to “Google Earth” Please visit Google Earth website
http://earth.google.com for more information.

MODE

MODE

GPS Coordinators
(Push twice show
Latitude & Longitude)

MODE MODE

Average
Speed

MODE

MODE

AltitudePeak AltitudeTrip

MOUNTING AND PREPARING FOR RC RACING OR FLYING

It is recommended to use VELCRO or other fastening tape to mount the speed meter onto your
RC cars, planes or helicopters. The GPS antenna can pick up signals through glass and plastic
but will not pick up signals through metal or other conductive surfaces. To avoid interference
with the GPS signal, make sure that the GPS antenna is not covered or shielded by any object
containing metal. Due to this fact, please try to mount the meter on top as possible as you can.

DATA LOG RECORDING

After powering on and the ICON of signal is shown on the screen, please use ENTER button to
enter RECORDING mode to log data before you launch your RC trip.The recording process will
be terminated if the ENTER button pressed twice.

ENTER ENTER

INSTALL ‘GPSLOGGER’ SOFTWARE

GpsLogger Software Application

Transfer the log data to PC and show the track data on Google Earth
Save the log data to PC
Select the language between English and Chinese
Change Metric and Imperial system of measurement
GPS update rate selection
Firmware upgrade

SPECIFICATIONS

32 parallel satellite searching channels
Receiver: L1, 1575.42 MHZ
Frequency: 1.023 MHZ
Update frequency: 1 Hz.
Antenna type: Built-in

Dimensions: 65.7X39.6X20.8mm
Weight: 41g
Operating temperature: 0℃ to +50℃
Storage temperature: -10℃ to +60℃
Operating humidety: 5% to 90%

Satellite signal reception sensitivity: -159dBm

Power On the device and connect it to a computer with the USB cable.
Install the software ‘GpsLogger’ which can be download from

http://www.skyrc.com/download/gps/logger.zip

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Manufactured by
SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
www.skyrc.com

7504-0209-01