Monthly Archives: December 2013

Prototype Device – Open Source Tracking Platform – DhruvTracker

I have built and tested the prototype device, below are the pictures and video.

Prototype Device Image - 4

Top Side – GPS and GSM modules

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prototype Device Image - 3

Bottom Side – Power Supply and Microcontroller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prototype Device Image - 1

Bottom Side – Li Ion Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prototype Device Image - 2

Side – Supply, USB, MMC, SIM Connectors

I’ll upgrade this device to use PIC32 or DSPic30F3011 microcontroller because PIC1846J50 is unable to provide more processing power, I wanted to add more features like camera for taking still pictures inside and outside vehicle, immobilizer, fuel sensing, tyre pressure sensing, etc. I am also unable to find an enclosure for this prototype device so before I built the next revision first I’ll search for enclosure and then design the PCBs accordingly.