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product_id: 124746498
title: "VK172 GPS Module USB G-Mouse Dongle Receiver GPS/GLONASS Tracker for Windows 10/8/7/vista/XP for Goo.gle Earth/Andorid/Linux/Raspberry Pi System"
brand: "stemedu"
price: "$U1226"
currency: UYU
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Stemedu"
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/124746498-vk172-gps-module-usb-g-mouse-dongle-receiver-gps-glonass
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region: Uruguay
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# Hot start time just 1s for instant positioning Operates from -30°C to +80°C for rugged use 56 tracking channels for precise satellite lock VK172 GPS Module USB G-Mouse Dongle Receiver GPS/GLONASS Tracker for Windows 10/8/7/vista/XP for Goo.gle Earth/Andorid/Linux/Raspberry Pi System

**Brand:** stemedu
**Price:** $U1226
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛰️ Never lose your way—GPS precision that keeps you ahead of the curve!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** VK172 GPS Module USB G-Mouse Dongle Receiver GPS/GLONASS Tracker for Windows 10/8/7/vista/XP for Goo.gle Earth/Andorid/Linux/Raspberry Pi System by stemedu
- **How much does it cost?** $U1226 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- stemedu enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted stemedu brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision You Can Trust:** 56 tracking channels plus DGPS support deliver average 3.5m accuracy—perfect for pro-grade projects.
- • **Ultra-Fast Satellite Lock:** Get your location in a flash with a blazing 1-second hot start and reliable cold start under 30 seconds.
- • **Driver-Free Linux Experience:** Auto-detected as ttyACM0 on Linux with zero driver fuss—just plug in and go.
- • **Rugged & Ready for Any Environment:** Works flawlessly from freezing cold to scorching heat (-30°C to 80°C), built for the field and beyond.
- • **Seamless Multi-Platform Compatibility:** Plug & play with Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, Raspberry Pi & more—no hassle, just GPS.

## Overview

The VK172 USB GPS module is a versatile, plug-and-play GPS receiver featuring a U-Blox 7020 chip with 56 tracking channels and DGPS support for enhanced accuracy (~3.5m). Compatible across Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and Raspberry Pi, it offers ultra-fast hot start times (~1s) and operates reliably in extreme temperatures (-30°C to 80°C). Ideal for professionals and tech enthusiasts seeking dependable, multi-platform GPS performance without driver headaches.

## Description

Product description Description Support It supports Windows, Mac and Linux system, Raspberry PI and EMGRAND car, support Google Earth. Since the software comes with the driver now, you can directly use it with Windows system. ✔Android driver link: https(:)//tinyurl (dot) com/ublox-android-driver ✔U-center software: https(:)//www(DOT)u-blox(DOT)com/en/product/u-center ✔How to work with raspberry pi video: https(:)//youtu(dot)be/A1zmhxcUOxw ✔How to work on Mac: https(:)//tinyurl(dot)com/gps-works-on-mac ✔USB Sensor driver for WIN10: https(:)//tinyurl(dot)com/2ecu7nwm ✔video link 1: https(:)//youtu(dot)be/_w8iMzh_LkY ✔video link 2: https(:)//www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=Oag9qYuhMGg ✔User guide video link 3: https(:)//youtu(dot)be/30qJsynTceY Chip: U-B/l/o/x 7020 chip C / A code, 1.023MHz stream Receive Band: L1 [1575.42MHz] Tracking Channels: 56 Support DGPS [WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS] Positioning performance 2D plane: 5m [average] 2D plane: 3.5m [average], has DGPS auxiliary Drift: <0.02m / s Timing Accuracy: 1us Reference coordinate system: WGS-84 Tracking sensitivity: -162dBm Acquisition sensitivity: -160dBm Cold Start Time: 29s [average] Warm start time: 28s [average] Hot start time: 1s [average] Recapture Time: 0.1s [average] Operating temperature: -30 ℃ to +80 ℃ Acceleration: <4g It does not support USB 3.0 NOTE : The default output is the product GPS protocol data. You can test the software or serial commands to modify switch PS / GLONASS protocol data U7 program, use the GLONASS switch command B5 62 06 3E 24 00 00 00 16 04 00 04 FF 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 03 00 00 00 00 00 05 00 03 00 00 00 00 00 06 08 FF 00 01 00 00 00 A0 D9 B5 62 06 3E 00 00 42 D2 U7 program, use the GPS switch command B5 62 06 3E 24 00 00 00 16 04 00 04 FF 00 01 00 00 01 01 01 03 00 00 00 00 01 05 00 03 00 00 00 00 01 06 08 FF 00 00 00 00 01 A4 25 Package Included: 1X VK172 USB GPS Module You can find the User Manual [pdf ] on this listing page - Product guides and documents FQA 1. Why can't GPS dongle connect to Os X or pi? Only Windows systems can be used directly after installing software, while others require customers to set up commands before they can be used. Mac OS or Raspberry Pi are essentially Linux systems, and the setup tutorial for Raspberry Pi https（dot）//www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=a1zmhxcuoxw 2. Why can't GPS dongle use with OS M1? Due to the Chip issue, this GPS module is not compatible with M 1 model. 3. Why can't GPS dongle get a lock? This GPS dongle only can work outdoor. If you want to let it work indoor, you need have GPS amplifier. Otherwise the GPS can not lock.

Review: Great little GPS receiver, perfect for use with a Raspberry Pi. - Firstly, I'd like to get out of the way that I'm not an expert, just using this for accurate time, location, and messing around occasionally. In my, albeit not super accurate or lab controlled testing, this module has performed very well. And for $15 you can't really complain. The first GPS lock didn't take long at all, which surprised me because most of the reviews mentioned that it would, my 1st lock took about 5 minutes. The module seems to operate even without a computer as long as it's connected to a power source. So when you see a blinking green light, you know you've got some sort of GPS lock. The quality of that lock can very greatly, but you should at least have 2 satellites locked. I decided to try it on my Windows 8.1 PC, so I downloaded the software and driver from the U-Blox website, after then installing the driver and starting the software I plugged the GPS receiver in with a USB extension cable and set it next to a window. After around 5 minutes, I saw a flashing light on the GPS receiver and a I saw a few satellites were locked on in the software. After about 10 minutes I had 7 satellites locked, and 10 that were being heard. There was some minor drift in speed, altitude, and latitude/longitude but that's to be expected, even in modern cell phone GPS receivers. For a cheap little USB dongle, that I'd say that's pretty good! I should also mention that was indoors, so no doubt I'll have better luck outside. After that, I plugged it into the device I intended to use it with, a Raspberry Pi 4 being used as an amateur radio field computer. As soon as I plugged it in and configured it properly, I got a lock and an accurate grid locator, and more importantly I got accurate time down to the second, which is what I wanted since the Pi doesn't keep time by itself unless you use an RTC. Overall this USB GPS receiver works exactly as intended, and actually looks pretty nice all things considered. And for $15 it really can't be beaten. works very well, and I'll probably end up buying a few more in the future. 10/10
Review: Simple, effective NMEA GPS that locks on even inside - I needed a USB powered GPS receiver to attach to my astrophotography rig so I didn't have to keep putting in coordinates to my tracking software when I would move to a new site. This was perfect. Works perfectly. Read perfectly under Linux. Even worked indoors, where it lived upon arrival for a few weeks before being used in the field. So good, I bought a second one just to be able to synchronize time information on my home network.

## Features

- 🚩 This VK-172 usb gps receiver module can support Windows, Andorid, Linux sytem, Raspberry PI and EMGRAND car and Goo()gle Earth.
- 🚩 The default output of Vk 172 g-mouse is the product GPS protocol data. You can test the software or serial commands to modify switch PS / GLONASS protocol data.
- 🚩 Plugged this VK 172 USB GPS module into linux machine, detected as ttyACM0. No additional drivers or configuration required
- 🚩 You need install the driver before use this USB GPS dongle
- 🚩 Please find the User Manual [pdf ] of VK172 / User Guide [pdf ] on this listing page - Technical Specification

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07QRGK7ZK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,304 in GPS System Accessories |
| Brand | Stemedu |
| Built-In Media | 1PC GPS Module |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet |
| Compatible Operating System Family | Linux, Windows |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 145 Reviews |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Manufacturer | Stemedu |
| Mfr Part Number | 4354241469 |
| Model Number | 10 |
| UPC | 768390744552 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Stemedu
- **Color:** White
- **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone, Tablet
- **Compatible Operating System Family:** Linux, Windows
- **Hardware Interface:** USB
- **Manufacturer:** Stemedu
- **UPC:** 768390744552

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little GPS receiver, perfect for use with a Raspberry Pi.
*by E***E on October 13, 2020*

Firstly, I'd like to get out of the way that I'm not an expert, just using this for accurate time, location, and messing around occasionally. In my, albeit not super accurate or lab controlled testing, this module has performed very well. And for $15 you can't really complain. The first GPS lock didn't take long at all, which surprised me because most of the reviews mentioned that it would, my 1st lock took about 5 minutes. The module seems to operate even without a computer as long as it's connected to a power source. So when you see a blinking green light, you know you've got some sort of GPS lock. The quality of that lock can very greatly, but you should at least have 2 satellites locked. I decided to try it on my Windows 8.1 PC, so I downloaded the software and driver from the U-Blox website, after then installing the driver and starting the software I plugged the GPS receiver in with a USB extension cable and set it next to a window. After around 5 minutes, I saw a flashing light on the GPS receiver and a I saw a few satellites were locked on in the software. After about 10 minutes I had 7 satellites locked, and 10 that were being heard. There was some minor drift in speed, altitude, and latitude/longitude but that's to be expected, even in modern cell phone GPS receivers. For a cheap little USB dongle, that I'd say that's pretty good! I should also mention that was indoors, so no doubt I'll have better luck outside. After that, I plugged it into the device I intended to use it with, a Raspberry Pi 4 being used as an amateur radio field computer. As soon as I plugged it in and configured it properly, I got a lock and an accurate grid locator, and more importantly I got accurate time down to the second, which is what I wanted since the Pi doesn't keep time by itself unless you use an RTC. Overall this USB GPS receiver works exactly as intended, and actually looks pretty nice all things considered. And for $15 it really can't be beaten. works very well, and I'll probably end up buying a few more in the future. 10/10

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, effective NMEA GPS that locks on even inside
*by Q***R on January 5, 2022*

I needed a USB powered GPS receiver to attach to my astrophotography rig so I didn't have to keep putting in coordinates to my tracking software when I would move to a new site. This was perfect. Works perfectly. Read perfectly under Linux. Even worked indoors, where it lived upon arrival for a few weeks before being used in the field. So good, I bought a second one just to be able to synchronize time information on my home network.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works fine with rpi 3b+
*by R***L on June 11, 2020*

Got it working with rpi 3b+ no problems. Have to use a USB extension cable though, as otherwise it hogs the neighboring port, though many usb devices are guilty of that.

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