Internet of things: Data uploading on thingspeak using sim900

In this post, we are going to upload data on thingspeak using sim900 module.

Things required:

1. SIM 900 module
2. USB-TTL converter
3. Terminal software
4. Account on thingspeak
5. 12 volt adapter for powering gsm module

First of all, make connections as follows:

GSM                                           USB-TTL

RX        ==============>    TX

TX        ==============>    RX

GND     ==============>   GND

Interfacing GPS module with computer using terminal software

In this post, we will learn how to interface GPS module with laptop/ computer using terminal software like Bray's terminal.

Stuff required:

1. GPS module
2. 12V 2A dc adapter
3. USB-TTL converter
4. Female to female jumper wire

First of all, power up the GPS module using 12 volt adapter. 

Download any terminal program. I am using bray's terminal.

Download from here