How to Build a Fully Functional GPS Asset Tracker in Ten Minutes

#iot #gps #tracker
In this video I show how to create a fully functional and customizable asset tracker. I first show off the hardware you need and where to get it, then demo how to set everything up, and finally show the build in action by taking the tracker out for a few trips. As a bonus feature I also show an easy way to view tracker data on a map.
Shop Links
* Notecard: shop.blues.io/collections/not...
* Notecarrier: shop.blues.io/collections/not...
Copy-and-paste-friendly commands
{
"req": "hub.set",
"product": "your_product_uid_goes_here",
"outbound": 5
}
{
"req": "card.location.mode",
"seconds": 60,
"mode": "periodic"
}
{
"req": "card.location.track",
"start" : true
}
Resources
* The Notehub’s main asset tracking documentation: dev.blues.io/guides-and-tutor...
* Notehub routing tutorials: dev.blues.io/guides-and-tutor...
* Blues forum: discuss.blues.io/
* Sending a Cellular/GPS Tracker Around the World (Literally): www.hackster.io/rob-lauer/sen...
* How to Build Your Own Inexpensive GPS Kid Tracker: www.hackster.io/tjvantoll/how...
* Low Code GPS Asset Tracker and Map Display: www.hackster.io/paige-niedrin...

[@steemiepyle2608]

I really enjoyed your notehub video. This was good work too. Thanks for the quality content bro.

[@BuildWithBlues]

Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙌

[@etkasper]

is there a case for it? Also, where do you place it in the car? Is there somewhere in a car where you can connect to for power in the car? where do I get the battery/model? Is the battery chargeable? After the MG are used, can you get more data?

[@beardbundle7309]

Which notecard did you use the CAT-M or Cat-1? I understand the North American just curious which would be the best for this project. Thanks!

[@BuildWithBlues]

Either will work fine - but we always recommend the wideband Notecards (e.g. WBNA model for North America) if you know your deployment will be limited to North America (or WBEX for EMEA).

[@EdholcombSr]

Hi TJ,
I have been over this demo more 0:06 than a dozen times, I can see the data in Notehub events and I can see my location and a cell tower displayed on the Datacake map but I can’t see the trip data displayed on the Datacake map!
Any idea what I’m doing wrong?
Thanks, Ed

[@TJVanToll]

Hey! Awesome that you’re trying this out. If the data looks ok in Notehub you’ve got the hardest part of this working. In Datacake make sure the your map widget has the correct “Field” set on the Data tab. And then on the Timeframe tab make sure to select “Show historical data” and pick a small timeframe, like an hour to start. To be honest as much as I love Datacake, their map widget isn’t the easiest thing to work with. You could also try routing your data to another platform and experiment.

[@terrencembewe5337]

Hi am really interested in this been combing the web am really interested manufacturing this gps how do I get in touch with you for a more direct interaction am based in zambia