Setup a ZED-F9P Base in Permanent Location
Channel: Sky Horse Tech
Date: 31/05/2020

Here we go over the components and steps needed in setting up your ZED-F9P base station. The way this is configured allows us to also detach the GNSS antenna and ZED-F9P module and attach both to a survey tripod for projects further away.

Remember, whenever you move your base antenna you'll need to run u-Center in 'Survey-In' mode to obtain the new coordinates. The new lat/lng can then be entered in u-Center and put the module in Fixed mode to generate corrections.  

Previous video on setting up a ZED-F9P base and rover: https://youtu.be/g92GboiOkeQ

Companion article on setting up base and rover: https://skyhorsetech.com/recent-projects/how-to-build-an-rtk-base-and-rover/

Materials list for rover and base (note we will receive a small pct of sales if you buy through Amazon links below, that will go directly back into future projects): 
Rover module:
Survey pole: https://amzn.to/3iJELjm
V-mount adapter: https://amzn.to/32zREGR
V-mount male clip: https://amzn.to/3c4qZFg
Waterproof case with mounting plate (size optional): https://amzn.to/2RM51xH
Waterproof wire connectors: https://amzn.to/32z2mNU
Waterproof USB connector: https://amzn.to/33DORLY
Pole clamps for Blind Spot and phone bracket (get 2): https://amzn.to/35HThnP
Blind Spot Power Junkie port: https://amzn.to/3c4s3sE
Batteries for Blind Spot (w/charger): https://amzn.to/3iEjkQr
Phone bracket with 1/4" screw: https://amzn.to/3ktBBQT
SparkFun ZED-F9P SMA version*: https://amzn.to/3iFAc9p
  *For non-SMA (older) version of F9P get U.fl to SMA connector: https://amzn.to/3hEOSVd
SparkFun Bluetooth module: https://amzn.to/3hDHiKj
Header kit for connecting wires to F9P: https://amzn.to/3iEK4R1
SparkFun 20x4 SerLCD - RGB Backlight (Qwiic): https://amzn.to/33Mc7cb
Qwiic Cable Kit: https://amzn.to/2SNfr0u
Wire for rover and base: https://amzn.to/3iER1kO
Harxon higher end GPS500 or GPS1000 antenna (see Harxon website or eBay)
  - or use simple GNSS antenna for initial setup: https://amzn.to/3c6R5HV

Base module: 
915 mHz SiK radio set for base module: https://amzn.to/35KRNcG *One half goes on base module and other half on base laptop to receive data
Optional 3m USB extension: https://amzn.to/35FotnT  use on base laptop Sik Radio Antenna
SparkFun ZED-F9P SMA version*: https://amzn.to/3iFAc9p
  *For non-SMA (older) version of F9P get U.fl to SMA connector: https://amzn.to/3hEOSVd
Waterproof case with mounting plate (size optional): https://amzn.to/2RM51xH
Waterproof wire connectors: https://amzn.to/32z2mNU
Waterproof USB connector: https://amzn.to/33DORLY
12V Solar Battery Box (2 watt): https://amzn.to/2RvBKXK
25 watt solar panel: https://amzn.to/3iIuJPi *We upgraded the box above to use the 25w panel
12V DC connectors: https://amzn.to/3kqbJ8A
12V DC to 5V DC adapter: https://amzn.to/2ZJO2QC
SparkFun 20x4 SerLCD - RGB Backlight (Qwiic): https://amzn.to/33Mc7cb
Qwiic Cable Kit: https://amzn.to/2SNfr0u
TNC Male to SMA Female connector: https://amzn.to/32DWlzi *If using Harxon antenna on base
Harxon higher end GPS500 or GPS1000 antenna (see Harxon website or eBay) 
  - or use simple GNSS antenna for initial setup: https://amzn.to/3c6R5HV
Depending on your base antenna setup you may need SMA extension wire: https://amzn.to/3c479tX