Tracker project todos…

Just a quick list for my own needs…

Things already done:-

• Proven transmitter sends valid GPS tracking data to receiver on computer
• Built prototype transmitter and tested in the field
• Integrated GPS, 3DR radio, Li-po charger, Li-po battery, Arduino solderable breadboard in to an enclosure
• Tested power saving mode (7 – 15 days charge possible!)
• Created very basic symmetric cryptography routines

Things to do next:-

• Get route logging software working, preferably with GPX file output (OpenLogger on HobbyTronics ArduLogger platform with micro SD card)
• Range test air to ground module outside on maximum power settings, continuous transmit
• Investigate 3DR circuit to see if its possible to make own PCB cheaper (and integrate whole device in one half eurocard PCB)
• Get LCD display working on protoboard
• Get Joystick working for basic menu items on same protoboard
• Test multiple transmitters with one receiver (including testing using ‘air’ unit for receiver, and receiving multiple signals on same receiver)
  • If can’t use air module, use usb to serial circuit for ground module (might be fun to try anyway…)
• Test 3DR radio LBT (Listen Before Transmit) mode
• Test encrypted messaging
• Develop own binary format for messaging (C language struct?)