Track Recording Using Small Size GPS Logger Module

This potable GPS logger can be used anywhere in order to keep track of your journey in cars, bicycles, planes, etc. while being powered by a LiPo battery.

The hardware part of the GPS module will include the GPS itself, Speaker, LiPo battery, Solar, microcontroller, COM connector and 128Kb EEPROM. The microcontroller is responsible for data conversion and selection, data storage and RS232 connection. It has multi-log feature and an X & Y positioning. The data can be viewed in a mapping application such as Google Earth by connecting it to the PC.

By pushing the button, the module can be turned ON when taking a route. When the button is released, a startup sound is heard as well the blinking of the LED which signals the start of recording. The GPS connection is obtained when the LED is green and will include the route. The LED will stop flashing and stop recording when the button is pushed again. Holding down the button to push can disable the module.

A small Visual Basic program installed on the computer is used to retrieve the data from the logger in the form of a KML file. The code can be downloaded and the program can be set to the number of seconds a Sampling must be acquired. The maximum time between two shots is 255 and the minimum time is 1 second. The tracking can take up to 18 hours if the recording is done every 5 seconds.

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