electronics

Building a GPS tracking device for your kayak

I like kayaking but I’m terrible for having a charged phone, or waterproof case for that matter to keep it safe.  My friends always have great trip maps, with photos plotted nicely on Ramblr or such.   In an effort to keep up, I’m going to try and build my own version.

The idea is to intermittently post batched geo information back to a server for real-time plotting (another blog post).

Here’s my shopping list: it’s arrived but Be warned, I have no idea what I am doing; really.

  • Female to Male Breadboard Wires for Electronic DIY 22cm
  • Ceramic Capacitor for DIY Electronic Circuit – Red (270-Piece Pack)
  • Temperature Humidity Sensor DHT11 Module for (For Arduino) – Deep Blue (Works with Official (For Arduino) Board)
    121305 3.3V / 5V Power Module for Breadboard
  • GY-GPS6MV1 GPS APM2.5 Module with Antenna – Deep Blue (3~5V)
  • DIY LM317 Adjustable Voltage Regulator ICs – (5 PCS)
  • 433M Superregeneration Wireless Transmitter Module (Burglar Alarm) and Receiver
  • Module Accessories for Arduino
  • SD Card Module Slot Socket Reader and Accessories for Arduino
  • Geeetech Updated GPRS/GSM SIM900 Shield V2.0 Compatible w
  • ith Arduino
    Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor for DIY Project (120-Piece Pack)

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GPS

 

I got it working, some quick soldering, download TInyGPSPlus and off you go.  I need to add two resisitors to protect the GPS device, but it’s working.