TinyTrak III

Stand Alone GPS Tracking Unit

TinyTrak3
is a GPS position encoder which, when connected to a GPS and a radio,
will transmit its location at an adjustable rate.
It works by modulating the GPS data into tones that can be transmitted
through any radio system - UHF, VHF, Trunked. If you are looking for a
tracking system using another technology you may like to look at our Choosing page.
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.
TinyTrak3 adds the following features to the previous TinyTrakII:

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Power Saving feature with a power relay on SW2

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Burst after voice / Send Position Now input

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TimeStamped packets (both hour/minute/seconds and day/hour/minute)

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Serial inversion option for TTL GPS/computer

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Alternating Digi Paths

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Inverted Carrier Detect option for direct connection to some radios

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Support for Fixed Position status reports

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New Silk-screened solder masked printed circuit board

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Optional translucent case

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Reduced susceptibility to RF |
TinyTrak3 also has the following features from the TinyTrakII:

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Decodes any NMEA-0183 compatible GPS sending $GPRMC or $GPGGA sentences.

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Transmits position, altitude, speed, and heading.

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Supports SmartBeaconing, which adjusts transmission rates to speed and turning.

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4 LEDs which show power, transmit, GPS status, and carrier detect.

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Can transmit position in MIC-E, or ASCII text format.

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Two configurations, with all user options switchable. |
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Weather Track

WXTrak is a weather information encoder which, when connected to a
compatible weather staion and a radio, will transmit the weather data at an
adjustable rate. It is a construction project based on the TinyTrak3, and
provides an inexpensive way to transmit weather information without the need
for a full TNC.
WXTrak is configured by connecting to a computer's serial port, and running
a simple configuration tool which allows setting of all user options. It
transmits the APRS weather protocol. Since it is designed around the
TinyTrak3, It is available with an optional case.
Currently supported weather stations include the Radio Shack WX200, the
Oregon Scientific WM-918, and the Peet Brothers Ultimeter 100, Ultimeter
800, Ultimeter 2000, and Ultimeter 2100. Future versions are expected to
support Davis and Dallas 1-wire stations.
Pricing

TinyTrak Pricing |
TinyTrak3 Kit - A$70
| Includes a TinyTrak3 chip, PCB, and all components excluding cables.
Includes Case |
Weather Trak Kit - A$70
| Includes a WxTrak chip, PCB, and all components excluding cables. Includes
Case |
TinyTrak3 Chip - A$38
| With this chip, a TinyTrakII can be upgraded to all the functionality of a
TinyTrak3 |
WeatherTrak Chip - A$40
| With this chip, a TinyTrakII can be upgraded to all the functionality of a
WeatherTrack. |
TinyTrak3 Built and Tested - A$120
| For those not interested in soldering together the kit. Case included. |
WeatherTrak Built and Tested - A$110
| For those not interested in soldering together the kit. Case included. |
TinyTrak3 Case - A$10
| The TinyTrak3 is designed to fit this translucent plastic case.
The case is pre-cut with holes for the DB-9 connectors, and both the sheared PCB, and the non-sheared PCB will fit.
Also suits the WeatherTrak. |
Programming Cable - A$10
| TinyTrak3 Female To Female Gender Changer needed to connect a TinyTrak3 to the computer for
configuration. |
GPS for TinyTrak - A$176
| A cheap GPS with integrated voltage regulator to plug straight into the
TinyTrak |
Postage - A$5
| Postage per order |
TinyTrak Downloads |
TinyTrak III
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Configuration Software and Documentation |
WxTrak
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Configuration Software and Documentation |
PalmPilot Software
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Software for the PalmPilot to configure the TinyTrak and WxTrak |
TinyTrak Support |
TinyTrak on YahooGroups
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The main support area for the TinyTrak |
After ordering a kit or a chip, be sure to download
the configuration software and documentaion.
Download TINYTRAK3.ZIP
Right click the link and choose "Save As..."
Please do not distribute TinyTrak, TinyTrakII, or TinyTrak3 software, firmware, or documentation without
written permission from the author.
TINYTRAKII.ZIP is still available.
Postage - $A5
NOTE: This is *PER ORDER*, not per item.
Payments

We accept a number of payment methods. The most popular are Direct Deposit,
Cheque and PayPal. B-Pay, PostBillPay and Credit Card are available too. To find out more about paying us, please visit
our payments page
Orders can be placed by sending a cheque or money order to :-
Radioactive Networks
POBox 169
Ingleburn NSW 2565
Australia
When ordering please provide an email address so that I can advise when the
units have been shipped.
A
Gender Changer Null Modem Adapter
is needed to connect a TinyTrak3 to a computer, or to connect TinyTrakII to a GPS.
The
TinyTrak links page
has references for support and ways others have used TinyTrak3.
GPS to Suit

Haicom Hi-204 series waterproof - $180
Who is Radioactive Networks?

Radioactive Networks is a consulting company with extensive
experience in mobile tracking technologies. We have used these technologies
successully in events as diverse as the Olympics, the IronMan
World Championships in Hawaii to a technology demonstration in Hollywood,
Ca. Our unique catalog of Hardware and Software allow us to provide an
economical solution to almost any business need.
Based in Sydney, Australia, Radioactive Networks have the experience
needed to complete even the most demanding mobile tracking projects.
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Radioactive Networks ,
darryl@radio-active.net.au
This page was last updated 2005-09-01 20:15:52
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