GPS Tracker Fun!

[ayu]

Third time trying to post this .. good old "Method not implemented" error.

If this doesn't work, I'll give up ^^

Aaaanyway, so I bought a GPS tracking device that I plan to use in a few projects.

Model: TK102-1



Manual and specs

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http://www.dagamagps.com/manual/T-102.pdf

I am currently writing a server for it, as it can send the position and device status over the Internet.
I am planning to have the server save all the positions, and then I will put all the positions on a Google Map using the Google Maps API.
Green dot for current position, and blue dot for older ones

Anyway so here's some code I've been playing with

http://code.suck-o.com/42427" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I also bought an extra strong battery for the device so that it can hold out for about a month

EDIT: more to come

[joebox]

Awesome!

[ph0bYx]

Speaking of GPS, did you ever find your bike?

[ayu]

Speaking of GPS, did you ever find your bike?

Not yet x) ...

Still looking for it though xD ... having it as one of my projects.

[joebox]

How much did you pay? There's so many on the market why this one?

[ayu]

How much did you pay? There's so many on the market why this one?

They are usually very expensive, but I read a review about this and it has a lot going for it.
It's pretty small and cheap.
I paid about $40 for mine, plus $30 for an extra battery.

[joebox]

That's a good price I have pretty powerful gps devices lying around but at a little more price

[DNR]

Well I finally relented and brought a smart phone. I got the Samsung l515 galaxy nexus prime. Got it for $199 thru Verizon. Yes you can wardrive and hack. As easy as dl all the Firefox browser add ones.
The GPS has acellerometer and tracks me within feet! I will upload a general kit for smartphone.
DNR

[joebox]

DNR you should of told me. I have a special buy 2 phones get 160 dollars you would pay less then what you have. Take it back and save money?

[DNR]

these are $700 phones, we got a discount to $199 due to our employment.
Already rooted my phone so its not going back!

DNR

[joebox]

The glalaxy is getting banned by apple

[DNR]

I already banned Apple from my life years ago.

DNR

[ayu]

The device is a lot smaller than I first though

The upper coins are Euro, and the down left one is a Danish crown while the down right one is a Swedish crown.

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My boss has promised to sponsor me with a SIM card, but haven't gotten it yet so haven't been able to play with it

To be continued!

[DNR]

I was able to use my phone GPS and a boat GPS to compare - they had identical readings. I was also able to GPS a sunken boat on a boat trip. On my GPS I was tracked by no less than 10 out of 11 satellites - and that made it possible to locate me to within 1-2 feet of that sunken wreck.

When I turn on my phone and the GPS you can see the GPS work - first it locates the main cellco tower you are on, then about 15 seconds later (I guess you better hang up the phone before 30 seconds when pranking the FBI now) the GPs will have my position - right down to the direction I am facing.

If the phone did not have GPS - it would be triangulated by cellco towers - measuring the distance you are from each by signal strength. Knowing that walls and buildings can effect signal strength - these 'locations' can be off by 10 to 50 feet from your actual location.
But with GPS using overhead satellites - and more than 3 - 4 locators - you can get VERY accurate pin point locations. I guess the .mil has perfected the GPS guided technology for smart bombs to hit you directly in the head.

I am looking at finding a small GPS device I can use as a locator - for packages, cars, or even my dog.

The smart phone also has an app for viewing wifi cameras - I will try warviewing and playing with hidden cameras.

DNR

[ayu]

I was able to use my phone GPS and a boat GPS to compare - they had identical readings. I was also able to GPS a sunken boat on a boat trip. On my GPS I was tracked by no less than 10 out of 11 satellites - and that made it possible to locate me to within 1-2 feet of that sunken wreck.

When I turn on my phone and the GPS you can see the GPS work - first it locates the main cellco tower you are on, then about 15 seconds later (I guess you better hang up the phone before 30 seconds when pranking the FBI now) the GPs will have my position - right down to the direction I am facing.

If the phone did not have GPS - it would be triangulated by cellco towers - measuring the distance you are from each by signal strength. Knowing that walls and buildings can effect signal strength - these 'locations' can be off by 10 to 50 feet from your actual location.
But with GPS using overhead satellites - and more than 3 - 4 locators - you can get VERY accurate pin point locations. I guess the .mil has perfected the GPS guided technology for smart bombs to hit you directly in the head.

I am looking at finding a small GPS device I can use as a locator - for packages, cars, or even my dog.

The smart phone also has an app for viewing wifi cameras - I will try warviewing and playing with hidden cameras.

DNR

The version 2 of the one I bought is highly recommended.
It has gotten really great reviews.
Chinese crap, but hey, it's rather cheap and it works

I will write more about my device as soon as my vacation is over ^^