SPI and Ublox Modules

examples/using_spi_ex6.py
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# using_spi_ex6.py
#
# Simple Example for SparkFun ublox GPS products 
#------------------------------------------------------------------------
#
# Written by  SparkFun Electronics, July 2020
# 
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#==================================================================================
# GNU GPL License 3.0
# Copyright (c) 2020 SparkFun Electronics
# 
# This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
# it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
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# 
# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
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# 
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# along with this program.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
#==================================================================================
# Example 6
# To set up SPI is as simple as calling spidev and passing the port to the
# UbloxGps library. Other than this the library functions the same. There's no
# need to adjust the SPI settings because they are set behind the scenes
# according to the settings specified in the datasheet. 
#
# Note as of 7/18 the SPI implementation still needs a little work. 

import spidev

from ublox_gps import UbloxGps

port = spidev.SpiDev()
gps = UbloxGps(port)

def run():

    try:
        print("Listening for UBX Messages")
        while True:
            try:
                geo = gps.geo_coords()
                print("Longitude: ", geo.lon) 
                print("Latitude: ", geo.lat)
                print("Heading of Motion: ", geo.headMot)
            except (ValueError, IOError) as err:
                print(err)

    finally:
        port.close()


if __name__ == '__main__':
    run()