GPS Model Discontinued

[clarkr28]

It appears that the GPS on the V1.4 parts list, the Hemisphere Eclipse P307, has been discontinued and replaced with a new model called the Eclipse P327 - see link here. Would someone be able to confirm that the new model is compatible?

[clarkr28]

Also, could you explain why we need to order the 'Hemisphere GNSS OEM Board Universal Development Kit with activations'?

[bgoldfai]

It looks like the P327 should be able to replace the P307, but we don't have a P327 to test ourselves. The two boards have the same form factor so mounting and power should be the same, but the 20 pin connector on the P327 appears to have a different pin spacing which may require a different ribbon cable. I don't see the technical documentation for the P327 which should have the connector part number to look up and compare to the ribbon cable on the AutoRally parts list.

Hemisphere usually offers a discount on the first couple P307 UDK kits an organization purchases that makes it significantly cheaper than purchasing just a P307 board. You don't actually need any of the other parts that come in the UDK. I don't know if that same package is available for the P327.