How to setup ZED-F9P RTK Base and Rover

Companion article: https://skyhorsetech.com/recent-proje...
Secondary video on setting up a permanent base:    • Setup a ZED-F9P Base in Permanent Loc...  

Sky Horse Tech shows you the necessary steps when initially setting up your ZED-F9P base and/or rover GNSS receivers. Some of the topics include: configuring uBlox' u-Center, SparkFun's GPS-RTK2, bluetooth module, SNIP, RTK2Go, Mission Planner, 3DR radios, and several other important items.

Additional videos to follow where we will test our results for accuracy and make any necessary updates in u-Center.

Video contents:
00:17 Video Overview
03:03 Ublox' ZED-F9P Chip
04:04 SparkFun's GPS-RTK2 Board
05:39 Additional Resources
07:13 Base to Rover Ecosystem
10:16 Base and Rover Wiring Diagram
12:23 Sky Horse's Setup
14:43 u-Center Overview
17:13 u-Center Base Messages
18:07 u-Center Rover Messages
20:04 u-Center Ports and Rates
22:21 Base Communication to Laptop
23:29 What is SNIP? RTK2Go?
26:36 Sky Horse's SNIP/RTK2Go Setup
29:28 Sending RTK Corrections to Rover
30:45 Lefebure NTRIP Caster
33:06 NMEA messages from Rover Module
33:54 Mission Planner for Radio Config and RTK/NTRIP
35:53 Wrap Up

Materials list for rover and base (note we will receive a small pct of sales if you buy through Amazon links below, that will go directly back into future projects):
Rover module:
Survey pole: https://amzn.to/3iJELjm
V-mount adapter: https://amzn.to/32zREGR
V-mount male clip: https://amzn.to/3c4qZFg
Waterproof case with mounting plate (size optional): https://amzn.to/2RM51xH
Waterproof wire connectors: https://amzn.to/32z2mNU
Waterproof USB connector: https://amzn.to/33DORLY
Pole clamps for Blind Spot and phone bracket (get 2): https://amzn.to/35HThnP
Blind Spot Power Junkie port: https://amzn.to/3c4s3sE
Batteries for Blind Spot (w/charger): https://amzn.to/3iEjkQr
Phone bracket with 1/4" screw: https://amzn.to/3ktBBQT
SparkFun ZED-F9P SMA version*: https://amzn.to/3iFAc9p
*For non-SMA (older) version of F9P get U.fl to SMA connector: https://amzn.to/3hEOSVd
SparkFun Bluetooth module: https://amzn.to/3hDHiKj
Header kit for connecting wires to F9P: https://amzn.to/3iEK4R1
SparkFun 20x4 SerLCD - RGB Backlight (Qwiic): https://amzn.to/33Mc7cb
Qwiic Cable Kit: https://amzn.to/2SNfr0u
Wire for rover and base: https://amzn.to/3iER1kO
Harxon higher end GPS500 or GPS1000 antenna (see Harxon website or eBay)
- or use simple GNSS antenna for initial setup: https://amzn.to/3c6R5HV

Base module:
915 mHz SiK radio set for base module: https://amzn.to/35KRNcG *One half goes on base module and other half on base laptop to receive data
Optional 3m USB extension: https://amzn.to/35FotnT use on base laptop Sik Radio Antenna
SparkFun ZED-F9P SMA version*: https://amzn.to/3iFAc9p
*For non-SMA (older) version of F9P get U.fl to SMA connector: https://amzn.to/3hEOSVd
Waterproof case with mounting plate (size optional): https://amzn.to/2RM51xH
Waterproof wire connectors: https://amzn.to/32z2mNU
Waterproof USB connector: https://amzn.to/33DORLY
12V Solar Battery Box (2 watt): https://amzn.to/2RvBKXK
25 watt solar panel: https://amzn.to/3iIuJPi *We upgraded the box above to use the 25w panel
12V DC connectors: https://amzn.to/3kqbJ8A
12V DC to 5V DC adapter: https://amzn.to/2ZJO2QC
SparkFun 20x4 SerLCD - RGB Backlight (Qwiic): https://amzn.to/33Mc7cb
Qwiic Cable Kit: https://amzn.to/2SNfr0u
TNC Male to SMA Female connector: https://amzn.to/32DWlzi *If using Harxon antenna on base
Harxon higher end GPS500 or GPS1000 antenna (see Harxon website or eBay)
- or use simple GNSS antenna for initial setup: https://amzn.to/3c6R5HV
Depending on your base antenna setup you may need SMA extension wire: https://amzn.to/3c479tX