Intro to RTK Playlist: Achieve Centimeter Accurate GPS and Crypto Mining with Affordable Hardware

Welcome to the first video in my RTK playlist! In this introductory video, I’ll summarize what you can expect from the series. We'll explore how to set up a Real-Time Kinematics (RTK) system to achieve centimeter-accurate GPS location, using affordable hardware.
I'll explain the basics of RTK, preview how to build an RTK base station for around $200, and discuss options for the rover, costing between $100-$300. Additionally, I’ll show you how to sell correction data for cryptocurrency, effectively turning your RTK base station into a crypto miner.
We’ll also cover setting up Unicore's modules, streaming data to RTK2Go, and building a standalone system with an ESP32. If you’re into precise GPS and crypto mining, stick around for the detailed tutorials in the upcoming videos. Like and subscribe to stay updated!

Links:

Unicore Communications: GNSS Receiver Modules Board System Company:

WITMOTION GNSS GPS-RTK module UM982 high-precision centimeter-level differential relative ZED-F9P positioning orientation UM960 on AliExeress:

Instructions on how to set up a Budget DIY GPS/GNSS Base Station / Receiver and NTRIP Server Client with ESP32 and UM980 from elsewhere:

[Roman-Kinvey]

This is a very practical tutorial series that helps people gain fundamental knowledge of high-precision positioning (RTK) technology at a relatively low cost. It’s not only suitable for engineers but also for anyone interested in high-precision positioning or tech enthusiasts.

[liammcfadden]

Incredibly useful series! My UM980 just came in today, looking forward to trying it out!

[brycedavey]

Great intro and definitely going to be looking forward to more videos etc.

Maybe work on your mic setup a bit?

[pakornkongthong]

I've been looking for a long time.

[felix]

Thanks for giving such useful insights. Have you ever worked with hot starts? How long does it take (from deep sleep to fix)? I read it takes 60μA to allow hot start. Anyway, looking forward for the next videos.

[jmc_fpv]

Hi, nice work!! Like to ask you. It's possible to use 982 as base station with only 1 antenna. And more importante do you have a schematics on how to connect this module with esp32 microcontroller or something like that!? Thanks and best regards!!❤

[chuckvoss]

Very good introduction. Will be watching from Texas.

[amorosik]

Where to find forum/group to discuss UM982 technical problem ?

[hradynarski]

Can you have UM980 as base station and UM980 at the rover, without all those cloud services? Let say I'm interested in local precision not global.

[danmichael]

??? Last week, I just paid $15, 500 for a GPS + Monito data collector. For another, is this something I could build? I've got a little electronics and programming experience.