# External GPS Modules **URL:** https://forum.realdash.net/c/connectivity/external-gps-modules/46.md [Latest](https://forum.realdash.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.realdash.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.realdash.net/tags.md) --- ## [GPS module compatibility and capabilities in realdash](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-module-compatibility-and-capabilities-in-realdash/8484)
**Author:** [@UnRatedNL](https://forum.realdash.net/u/UnRatedNL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-module-compatibility-and-capabilities-in-realdash/8484 "2025-06-17T09:52:13Z")
Hello, For our application (tractorpulling), we are looking to add a high refresh rate and precise GPS module with a usb connection. We use a PC as a realdash device. The bluetooth connection is already in use by anothe… --- ## [ECUMaster GPS to CAN](https://forum.realdash.net/t/ecumaster-gps-to-can/4322)
**Author:** [@SandHillsHillbilly](https://forum.realdash.net/u/SandHillsHillbilly)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/ecumaster-gps-to-can/4322 "2024-07-30T10:38:54Z")
It appears that the ECUMaster GPS to CAN with IMU module is configurable via their software. I skimmed thru the manual and only found some vague data. I know the module is pricey but I need it for the position update fr… --- ## [Issue when using an external GPS](https://forum.realdash.net/t/issue-when-using-an-external-gps/4130)
**Author:** [@SandHillsHillbilly](https://forum.realdash.net/u/SandHillsHillbilly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/issue-when-using-an-external-gps/4130 "2023-11-16T00:32:24Z")
In bench testing with Windows PC and an external GPS I have found that direction is from tracking heading. There is no built in magnetic compass. So GPS generates a heading based on GPS readings. This means that if you … --- ## [GPS signal](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-signal/1576)
**Author:** [@IvoZan](https://forum.realdash.net/u/IvoZan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-signal/1576 "2023-03-17T13:58:10Z")
I have a problem with external GPS; the gps works normally but when it loses the signal (example tunnel) the Realdash software closes --- ## [GPS GLONAS](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-glonas/864)
**Author:** [@IvoZan](https://forum.realdash.net/u/IvoZan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-glonas/864 "2021-01-25T15:10:22Z")
I have a gps + glonass I can program outgoing data, I believe that realdash reads the RMC sequence to work; in my case the data log is of the type $ GNRMC, 083825.200, A, 4554.732484, N, 01052.388933, E, 1.04,247.59,2201… --- ## [NMEA 0183 serial csv data reading](https://forum.realdash.net/t/nmea-0183-serial-csv-data-reading/329)
**Author:** [@Thnroggan](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Thnroggan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/nmea-0183-serial-csv-data-reading/329 "2020-11-20T12:19:31Z")
Hi! Sorry for posting many different questions in one. They are all related to reading an external GPS Module connection. For the external GPS module connections it appears that there are some GPS and navigational data… --- ## [Gps bu 353s4](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-bu-353s4/506)
**Author:** [@Newton](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Newton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-bu-353s4/506 "2020-05-18T10:43:08Z")
i can’t connect the external gps in realdash. The model is bu-353s4 is working on windows 10 but does not connect in real dash