SparkPNT Enters the Next Chapter with Facet FP
Designed with the belief that users should have total control over the devices they own, these receivers are repairable, user-upgradeable, and use open-source firmware.
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SparkFun Electronics
Boulder, CO
20 March, 2026
SparkPNT today announced the release of the SparkPNT Facet FP, a high-precision GNSS receiver designed to deliver centimeter-level accuracy with a focus on long-term flexibility, ease of use, and open-source innovation.
Built for a rapidly evolving positioning landscape, the Facet FP combines multi-band, multi-constellation GNSS support with fully open-source firmware—giving users a platform that can adapt as technologies continue to advance. Built to last, all models are contained in our robust waterproof cast-aluminum housing, with an internal structure designed for easy compatibility with our Flex system of GNSS modules. This gives users the choice between 3 different modules, plus the choice of having tilt-compensation or not, offering a total of 6 different options with a range of price-points, securities, and accuracies for different needs and applications.
Other notable features include:
- MFi Certification
- LoRa radio with detachable antenna
- Internal survey-grade L1/L2/L5/L6 GNSS antenna
- IP-67 rated housing that blocks out dust, water and other environmental hazards
- Internal fast-charging battery
- WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
- Custom carrying case
"In a market where things progress so quickly, we wanted to stand out and provide a product that puts the control back in customer's hands. It's been extremely rewarding to build something so powerful while designing in future flexibility, and I'm proud to see the new FP in the wild and for many years to come."
Nathan Seidle
SparkPNT Founder
Future-Proof Precision.
True to SparkPNT's philosophy, the Facet FP is open-source at its core, built on open-source software and hardware. Users can access, customize, or request firmware updates to fit their specific needs—whether integrating into proprietary systems, building new tools, or adapting to emerging standards.
From a hardware perspective, the FP models are differentiated by the Flex module inside that contains the GNSS receiver. The FP comes fully assembled with the chosen module, ready to be turned on and put to work.
If a new GNSS receiver gets released down the road or you decide that you want something different out of your equipment, you don’t have to buy a whole new device — just a new module.
