M2 as base and rover

Reach Module / M+ / M2 RTK / PPK configuration
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Hi,

Currently looking around at the available products and i’m wondering if the following is possible. I read that you could use an M2 as base and RS2 as rover.

Is there anything preventing me from using 2 M2 units as both base and rover? I understand I need 2 external antennas, power supply and lora radios for RTK.

Is the Reach View app used the same, and is logging to RINEX the same as if using an RS2?

Is a 3D model of the external dual band antenna available? Or dimensions?

Thank you all

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Hello, welcome to the forum.

M2 and RS2 is just the same system but combined with different peripheral-hardware in another package, so yes you can use 2xM2 (1 base, 1 rover), as long as you provide power and a way of communication between the 2.
afaik the only software differences are related to hardware differences (no battery, no 3G modem, …). I would choose based on your needs or specific usecase. The RS2 is really robust, outdoor proof, self powered, … kind of ‘Ready-To-Run’, the M2 needs more DIY-skills for project integration.

I don’t think a 3D model of the antenna is available (maybe emlid can confirm this or provide the model)

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Thank you for the welcome and the answer! Much appreciated!

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If you were to buy 2 M2’s, what would be the use ? Potato Farmer here on the forum uses his for tractor control in farm use

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Its true I love the M2 for just about everything.

But I do really want a RS2, so I can go out in the fields and see if I can drain some sloughs. Also for surveying fences, and finding property markers. It just seems tailor fit for that work.

Also the RS2 would make a handy portable self contained base for the tractor.

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That seems like a great use! Would you mind sharing pictures of your setups? Very curious to see how you implemented the M2s.

Thanks

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Emlid to Trimble 150 success

Here is the project thread for the Trimble 150, another poster has a thread where he used this method with a Raven autosteer with similar results.

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Hi @AeriaPhoto,

Welcome to our community!

Agree with Andy. I just want to add that you can check the GNSS antenna 3D model in the Reach M2 specs.

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Thank you for the model! By the way, the LoRa models are broken/corrupted.

Thanks

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Hi @AeriaPhoto,

I’ve just checked that the LoRa radio models from the Reach M2 page can be opened fine. For example, you can try to open them in the ShareCAD Free online service.

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