Hardware Tinytrack
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"TinyTrak3 is a GPS position encoder which, when connected to a serial GPS and a radio, will transmit its location at an adjustable rate. TinyTrak3 is a construction project providing an inexpensive way to build a mobile tracker without the need for a full TNC. It is configured by connecting to a computer's serial port, and running a simple configuration tool which allows setting of all user options."
(http://www.byonics.com/tinytrak/)

Homepage: http://www.byonics.com/tinytrak/

Features:

  • Decodes any NMEA-0183 compatible serial GPS sending $GPRMC or $GPGGA sentences. USB only GPSs will not work.
  • Transmits position, altitude, speed, heading, and timestamp (hour/minute/seconds or day/hour/minute).
  • Supports SmartBeaconing, which adjusts transmission rates to speed and turning.
  • Transmit 1200 baud packet for VHF/UHF or 300 baud for HF.
  • 4 LEDs which show power, transmit, GPS status, and carrier detect.
  • Can transmit position in MIC-E, NMEA, or APRS ASCII text format.
  • Two configurations, with all user options switchable.
  • Serial inversion option for TTL GPS/computer.
  • Support for separate status text packets which now show up on findu.com.
  • Alternating Digi Paths support.
  • Inverted Carrier Detect option for direct connection to some radios.
  • Burst after voice / Send Position Now input.
  • Handles position resolution down to 7 inches.
  • Power Saving feature with a power relay on SW2.
  • Support for Fixed Position status reports.
  • Silk-screened solder masked printed circuit board.
  • Detailed User's Manual with assembly pictures.
  • Optional translucent case.
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Setup/Configure

To configure the TinyTrack you must use a Null Modem cable to connect it to your computer.

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