Adding thanks to TVE for PR. Change Ex11 to use software serial.

Author: nseidle

README.md

@@ -14,12 +14,15 @@ SparkFun Ublox Arduino Library
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-Ublox makes some incredible GPS receivers covering everything from low-cost, highly configurable modules such as the SAM-M8Q all the way up to the surveyor grade ZED-F9P with precision of the diameter of a dime. This library focuses on configuration and control of Ublox devices over I2C (called DDC by Ublox). An I2C interface combined with the binary UBX protocol makes for a much easier and lighterweight interface to a GPS module. Stop parsing NMEA data! And simply ask for the datums you need.
+Ublox makes some incredible GPS receivers covering everything from low-cost, highly configurable modules such as the SAM-M8Q all the way up to the surveyor grade ZED-F9P with precision of the diameter of a dime. This library focuses on configuration and control of Ublox devices over I2C (called DDC by Ublox) and Serial. The UBX protocol is supported over both I2C and serial, and is a much easier and lighterweight interface to a GPS module. Stop parsing NMEA data! And simply ask for the datums you need.
 
 This library can be installed via the Arduino Library manager. Search for **SparkFun Ublox**.
 
 Want to help? Please do! We are always looking for ways to improve and build out features of this library.
 
+* Special thanks to [tve](https://github.com/tve) for building out serial additions and examples.
+* We are always interested in adding SPI support with a checkUbloxSPI() function
+
 Need a library for the Ublox and Particle? Checkout the [Particle library](https://github.com/aseelye/SparkFun_Ublox_Particle_Library) fork.
 
 Repository Contents

examples/Example11_UseUart/Example11_UseUart.ino

@@ -22,14 +22,18 @@
   SAM-M8Q: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15106
 
   Hardware Connections:
-  Connect the U-Blox serial port to Serial1
+  Connect the U-Blox serial TX pin to Uno pin 10
+  Connect the U-Blox serial RX pin to Uno pin 11
   Open the serial monitor at 115200 baud to see the output
 */
 
 #include "SparkFun_Ublox_Arduino_Library.h" //http://librarymanager/All#SparkFun_Ublox_GPS
 SFE_UBLOX_GPS myGPS;
 
-long lastTime = 0; //Simple local timer. Limits amount if I2C traffic to Ublox module.
+#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
+SoftwareSerial mySerial(10, 11); // RX, TX. Pin 10 on Uno goes to TX pin on GPS module.
+
+long lastTime = 0; //Simple local timer. Limits amount of I2C traffic to Ublox module.
 
 void setup()
 {
@@ -41,18 +45,18 @@ void setup()
   //Loop until we're in sync and then ensure it's at 38400 baud.
   do {
     Serial.println("GPS: trying 38400 baud");
-    Serial1.begin(38400);
-    if (myGPS.begin(Serial1)) break;
+    mySerial.begin(38400);
+    if (myGPS.begin(mySerial) == true) break;
 
     delay(100);
     Serial.println("GPS: trying 9600 baud");
-    Serial1.begin(9600);
-    if (myGPS.begin(Serial1)) {
+    mySerial.begin(9600);
+    if (myGPS.begin(mySerial) == true) {
         Serial.println("GPS: connected at 9600 baud, switching to 38400");
         myGPS.setSerialRate(38400);
         delay(100);
     } else {
-        //gps.factoryReset();
+        //myGPS.factoryReset();
         delay(2000); //Wait a bit before trying again to limit the Serial output
     }
   } while(1);

examples/Example12_Reset/src/Example12_Reset.ino

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
   License: MIT. See license file for more information but you can
   basically do whatever you want with this code.
 
-  This example shows how to reset the U-Box module.
+  This example shows how to reset the U-Blox module to factory defaults.
 
   Feel like supporting open source hardware?
   Buy a board from SparkFun!
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
 
   Hardware Connections:
   Connect the U-Blox serial port to Serial1
+  If you're using an Uno or don't have a 2nd serial port (Serial1), consider using software serial
   Open the serial monitor at 115200 baud to see the output
 */