SparkPNT RTK Facet mosaic

Combining the precision of Septentrio’s mosaic-X5 with the portable Facet platform, this device delivers reliable, centimetre-level GNSS accuracy for field applications.

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Description

Designed and manufactured in Boulder, Colorado, USA, and utilising the multi-band mosaic-X5 from Septentrio, the SparkPNT RTK Facet mosaic is the top-of-the-line receiver for high-precision geolocation and surveying needs. It’s incredibly easy for basic users to get up and running; for advanced users, the RTK Facet mosaic is a flexible and powerful tool. With just the press of a button, the RTK Facet mosaic is the fastest way to take centimetre-grade measurements. With Real Time Kinematic (RTK) support, 6mm-level fixes are less than a minute away. Connecting your phone to the RTK Facet mosaic over Bluetooth® lets your phone or tablet receive the NMEA output and work with most GIS software programs. This is exactly how $10,000 surveying devices have been operating for the past decade—we just made it faster, more precise, and much more economical.

The RTK Facet mosaic works with common GIS software for Android, iOS, and Windows, including SW Maps Android / iOS, Field Genius, SurvPC, Survey Master, Vespucci, QGIS, QField, and any GIS software that supports NMEA over Bluetooth.

Under the SparkPNT RTK Facet mosaic bonnet is an ESP32 WROOM connected to a mosaic-X5 GNSS multi-band receiver and various peripheral hardware (LiPo fuel gauge, microSD, etc.). Additionally, housed under the RTK Facet mosaic dome is a surveyor-grade L1/L2/L5 GNSS antenna. The RTK Facet mosaic is programmed in Arduino and can be tailored by you to fit your needs.

This device can be used in a variety of modes:

GNSS Positioning (~40cm accuracy) - also known as Rover
GNSS Positioning with RTK (6mm accuracy) - also known as Rover with RTK Fix
GNSS Base Station
GNSS Base Station NTRIP Server

In addition to supplying position data, the RTK Facet mosaic can log NMEA and RINEX for post-processing, making it ideal for research and advanced positioning applications.

The RTK Facet mosaic is an open-source hardware product, meaning you can fully obtain, view, and modify the electrical and mechanical design files. This allows for easier maintenance and repair over time.

Important:The SparkPNT RTK Facet mosaic is not designed for permanent outdoor mounting. Please use the RTK mosaic-X5 or the RTK Reference Station for installations that require long-term exposure. For a DIY solution, the ESP32 attached to our ZED-F9P breakout is a great alternative. See our How to Build a DIY GNSS Reference Station tutorial for more information.

Note: This product is identical to the retired SparkPNT RTK Facet mosaic L-Band. The name was changed due to the forthcoming sunset of the PointPerfect L-Band service, which is scheduled to end on December 31, 2025.

Specifications

MODULE	RECEPTION	CONSTELLATIONS	INTERNAL ANTENNA	BATTERY	COMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE	APPLICATION	CORRECTIONS SOURCE
mosaic-X5	L1/L2/L5	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	Yes	LiPo 6Ah with fast 1 amp charging	Bluetooth, WiFi, External Serial Radio	Base or Rover	PointPerfect (MQTT/RTCM), NTRIP, SBAS

Overall Device Details:

Enclosed Facet Design IP53 - Protected from limited dust ingress and water spray
Internal Antenna: L1/L2/L5/L-Band with ≥5dBi gain
Internal Battery: LiPo 6Ah with fast 1 amp charging
Radio Port: 3.3V TTL Serial (57600bps RTCM TX/RX)
Data Port: 3.3V TTL Serial (115200bps NMEA)
Qwiic Port: Supports I2C based add-on devices
microSD: Compatible up to 32GB
Embedded OLED Display for positional accuracy, available satellites, data logging, etc.
Single push button control
Weight: 598g (1.3 lbs)
Dimensions: 136mm x 146mm x 80mm (5.35in x 5.74in x 3.14in)
Open Source Hardware Certified Project: US002723
Manufactured in Boulder, CO USA

GNSS Receiver: mosaic-X5

Concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou
- GPS: L1C/A, L1PY, L2C, L2P, L5
- GLONASS: L1CA, L2CA, L2P, L3 CDMA
- Beidou: B1I, B1C, B2a, B2b, B2I, B3
- Galileo: E1, E5a, E5b, E5 AltBoc, E6
- QZSS: L1C/A, L1 C/B, L2C, L5
- NavIC: L5
Max Navigation Rate:
- PVT - 100Hz
Horizontal Position Accuracy: 6mm with RTK
Vetical Position Accuracy: 10mm with RTK

Bluetooth® Transceiver: ESP32 WROVER

Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor
Up to 240MHz clock frequency
16MB of flash storage
520kB internal SRAM
8MB PSRAM
Integrated 802.11 BGN WiFi transceiver
Integrated dual-mode Bluetooth® (classic and BLE)
Hardware accelerated encryption (AES, SHA2, ECC, RSA-4096)
2.5 µA deep sleep current

Supported GIS Data Collector Software:

Shipping Restrictions

This product contains a module from Septentrio. Considering the dual use nature of Septentrio products such as the mosaicX5 GNSS receiver module, and the increased risk of diversion in these countries, any direct or indirect sales, transfer, export, or re-export of Septentrio Items or Items sold by Septentrio, to the following countries is prohibited, except if specifically approved by Septentrio:

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Burundi, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Cyprus, Eritrea, Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mongolia, Moldavia, Myanmar(Burma), Nicaragua, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Somalia, South-Sudan, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe.

This list is in addition to, and separate from, the countries to which the sale, supply, transfer, export, re-export, directly or indirectly, is prohibited under applicable sanctions.

Resources

Hardware	Datasheet(s)	Guide(s)	Other Documentation
Main Board Schematic	mosaic-X5	Hookup Guide	Building a GNSS System
Display Board Schematic	ESP32-WROOM	RTK Product Manual	About SparkPNT
Connector Board Schematic			Qwiic Info Page
GitHub Hardware Repo			GitHub Firmware Repo
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