AntiTracker - Revision history

UR3IRS: /* The AntiTracker PRO */

2009-02-19T18:11:33Z

‎The AntiTracker PRO

UR3IRS: /* The AntiTracker BASIC */

2009-02-19T18:10:46Z

‎The AntiTracker BASIC

UR3IRS: /* Two Models */

2009-02-19T18:08:56Z

‎Two Models

UR3IRS: /* The AntiTracker BASIC */

2009-02-19T18:08:01Z

‎The AntiTracker BASIC

UR3IRS: /* Two Models */

2009-02-19T18:06:22Z

‎Two Models

UR3IRS at 18:05, 19 February 2009

2009-02-19T18:05:45Z

UR3IRS: /* The AntiTracker PRO */

2009-02-19T18:05:02Z

‎The AntiTracker PRO

UR3IRS: /* The AntiTracker BASIC */

2009-02-19T18:02:50Z

‎The AntiTracker BASIC

UR3IRS: /* The AntiTracker BASIC */

2009-02-19T18:01:37Z

‎The AntiTracker BASIC

UR3IRS: /* The AntiTracker BASIC */

2009-02-19T17:59:47Z

‎The AntiTracker BASIC

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 The position of all the users being tracked appears on the GPS receiever allong with any roads and other features programmed into the device. Then when the person being tracked moves, the icon on the GPS will move too.
-'''Progress'''
+===Progress===
-−
 This project is getting close to completion - at least on the firmware side. We are now decoding normal and third party packets and displaying them on the GPS receiver in GARMIN and TEXT modes. At present packets are not being correctly decoded when one packet follows within 100 mSec of the previous packet being completed. Although rare in object tracking, it is quite common in iGate operations.
 Since GARMIN and NMEA operate at different speeds, we are also going to make the selection of the mode switchable. This needs to be implemented. The GARMIN protocol has the ability to set ICONs and we also hope to implement this.
-A circuit diagram for the Anti-Tracker PRO is available here.
+A circuit diagram for the Anti-Tracker PRO is available here. http://www.radio-active.net.au/web/tracking/atpro.tif
-−
 http://www.radio-active.net.au/web/tracking/atpro.tif
-−
-'''Implemented Packets'''
 For the technically minded, we will now include information on the packets that this device will decode -
 * Standard Position Reports
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 * Standard Item Reports
-'''To Do'''
+===To Do===
-−
 * Remove the MAX-232 IC
 * Surface mount the entire board

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 ==The AntiTracker BASIC==
 is designed so that the HAM RADIO community can recieve the benefits of the AntiTracker without having to go for the expense of the PRO model. This device will not upload positions in GARMIN Binary mode, nor will it upload any symbols assigned to objects. In fact, Symbols may even change every time a new position update is received.
 One of the areas that most tracking systems concentrate on is acquiring GPS positions and getting them back into a central location. Some even send the positions back to the GPS tracking units. http://www.radio-active.net.au/web/tracking/atbasicv1.jpg
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 With this in mind, Radioactive Networks has just produced what we are calling the 'Anti-Tracker'. Rather than develop the display interface, we have decided to use a commercially available interface - a simple GPS reciever.
-'''Compatible GPS Receivers'''
+===Compatible GPS Receivers===
-−
 Compatible GPS receivers include The...
 * Garmin GPS12
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 Basically any GPS that understands the GPWPL NMEA sentance will work. This includes many Magellan GPS receivers too. The GARMIN Etrex BASE MODEL WILL NOT WORK. Neither will Garmin GPS-V or the Garmin Street Pilot (First Version).  The position of all the users being tracked appears on the GPS receiever along with any roads and other features programmed into the device. Then when the person being tracked moves, the icon on the GPS will move too.
-'''Implemented Packets'''
+===Implemented Packets===
-−
 For the technically minded, we will now include information on the packets that this device will decode -
 * Standard Position Reports
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 * Standard Item Reports
-'''Building the AntiTracker BASIC'''
+===Building the AntiTracker BASIC===
-−
 Our prototype is only about 2" x 3" making it quite portable. No circiuit board is available at this stage. This design uses four inexpensive IC's. The components we are using include a couple of PIC16F628's, MX614 and MAX232. None of these parts are expensive, and are available surface mount.

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 ==Two Models==
 Initially, Radioactive Networks will be releasing two versions of the AntiTracker. They will be :
-* '''Basic''' - The ability to display positions on a GPS receiver with NMEA input - meaning that it will not work with the entry level Garmin eTrex. The design also uses two embedded processors, rather than a single integrated processor.
+* '''Basic''' -- the ability to display positions on a GPS receiver with NMEA input - meaning that it will not work with the entry level Garmin eTrex. The design also uses two embedded processors, rather than a single integrated processor.
-* '''Pro''' - The Pro version of the AntiTracker contains all the capabilities of the Basic unit, except it will upload to GARMIN [[GPS]] receivers in BINARY format, meaning that it will work with the basic Garmin eTrex. An upgrade will include the capability for ICONs to be also uploaded to the GARMIN.
+* '''Pro''' -- the Pro version of the AntiTracker contains all the capabilities of the Basic unit, except it will upload to GARMIN [[GPS]] receivers in BINARY format, meaning that it will work with the basic Garmin eTrex. An upgrade will include the capability for ICONs to be also uploaded to the GARMIN.
 ==The AntiTracker BASIC==

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 * GPSIII
 * GPSIII+
-* EMap(updated Software)
+* EMap (updated Software)
-* Etrex Venture, Legend, and Vista(with updated software)
+* Etrex Venture, Legend, and Vista (with updated software)
 * Garmin 45
-* StreetPilot III(with 2.11 and above software)
+* StreetPilot III (with 2.11 and above software)
 * GPS 12XL

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 ==Two Models==
-Initially, Radioactive Networks will be releasing two versions of the AntiTracker. They will be :-
+Initially, Radioactive Networks will be releasing two versions of the AntiTracker. They will be :
-−
 * '''Basic''' - The ability to display positions on a GPS receiver with NMEA input - meaning that it will not work with the entry level Garmin eTrex. The design also uses two embedded processors, rather than a single integrated processor.
-* '''Pro''' - The Pro version of the AntiTracker contains all the capabilities of the Basic unit, except it will upload to GARMIN GPS receivers in BINARY format, meaning that it will work with the basic Garmin eTrex. An upgrade will include the capability for ICONs to be also uploaded to the GARMIN.
+* '''Pro''' - The Pro version of the AntiTracker contains all the capabilities of the Basic unit, except it will upload to GARMIN [[GPS]] receivers in BINARY format, meaning that it will work with the basic Garmin eTrex. An upgrade will include the capability for ICONs to be also uploaded to the GARMIN.
 ==The AntiTracker BASIC==

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-==The Anti-Tracker==
+'''AntiTracker''' -- is a new concept in GPS tracking systems. The idea behind the AntiTracker is that many units in the field do not need to have their positions reported back. These field units are however interested in where the units being tracked are located.
-The AntiTracker is a new concept in GPS tracking systems. The idea behind the AntiTracker is that many units in the field do not need to have their positions reported back. These field units are however interested in where the units being tracked are located.
 Think of marathon race. The first and last runners in the race are being tracked thanks to trackers on vehicles following the race. Each of the checkpoints is stationary, but they want to know when the first runner will be reaching them, and how long it will be until the final runner passes them.

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 The position of all the users being tracked appears on the GPS receiever allong with any roads and other features programmed into the device. Then when the person being tracked moves, the icon on the GPS will move too.
-**Progress**
+'''Progress'''
 This project is getting close to completion - at least on the firmware side. We are now decoding normal and third party packets and displaying them on the GPS receiver in GARMIN and TEXT modes. At present packets are not being correctly decoded when one packet follows within 100 mSec of the previous packet being completed. Although rare in object tracking, it is quite common in iGate operations.
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 http://www.radio-active.net.au/web/tracking/atpro.tif
-**Implemented Packets**
+'''Implemented Packets'''
 For the technically minded, we will now include information on the packets that this device will decode -
-	- Standard Position Reports
+* Standard Position Reports
-	- Standard Position Reports with Timestamps
+* Standard Position Reports with Timestamps
-	- MIC-E Position Reports
+* MIC-E Position Reports
-	- MIC-E Position Reports with Timestamps
+* MIC-E Position Reports with Timestamps
-	- Standard Object Reports
+* Standard Object Reports
-	- Standard Item Reports
+* Standard Item Reports
-**To Do**
+'''To Do'''
-	- Remove the MAX-232 IC
-	- Surface mount the entire board
-	- Look at power consumption
-	- Packet OK LED.
-	- Fully test
-	- ICON
-	- TX and RX at the same time
-	- Mode Pin
-----
+* Remove the MAX-232 IC
 All information is available here...
-*http://www.radio-active.net.au/web/tracking/antitracker.html
+* [http://www.radio-active.net.au/web/tracking/antitracker.html radio-active.net.au/web/tracking/antitracker.html]
 [[Category:Hardware]]

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 With this in mind, Radioactive Networks has just produced what we are calling the 'Anti-Tracker'. Rather than develop the display interface, we have decided to use a commercially available interface - a simple GPS reciever.
-* Compatible GPS Receivers
+'''Compatible GPS Receivers'''
 Compatible GPS receivers include The...
-** Garmin GPS12
+* Garmin GPS12
-** MAP168
+* MAP168
-** GPSII+
+* GPSII+
-** GPSIII
+* GPSIII
-** GPSIII+
+* GPSIII+
-** EMap(updated Software)
+* EMap(updated Software)
-** Etrex Venture, Legend, and Vista(with updated software)
+* Etrex Venture, Legend, and Vista(with updated software)
-** Garmin 45
+* Garmin 45
-** StreetPilot III(with 2.11 and above software)
+* StreetPilot III(with 2.11 and above software)
-** GPS 12XL
+* GPS 12XL
 Basically any GPS that understands the GPWPL NMEA sentance will work. This includes many Magellan GPS receivers too. The GARMIN Etrex BASE MODEL WILL NOT WORK. Neither will Garmin GPS-V or the Garmin Street Pilot (First Version).  The position of all the users being tracked appears on the GPS receiever along with any roads and other features programmed into the device. Then when the person being tracked moves, the icon on the GPS will move too.
-* Implemented Packets
+'''Implemented Packets'''
 For the technically minded, we will now include information on the packets that this device will decode -
-** Standard Position Reports
+* Standard Position Reports
-** Standard Position Reports with Timestamps
+* Standard Position Reports with Timestamps
-** MIC-E Position Reports
+* MIC-E Position Reports
-** MIC-E Position Reports with Timestamps
+* MIC-E Position Reports with Timestamps
-** Standard Object Reports
+* Standard Object Reports
-** Standard Item Reports
+* Standard Item Reports
 Our prototype is only about 2" x 3" making it quite portable. No circiuit board is available at this stage. This design uses four inexpensive IC's. The components we are using include a couple of PIC16F628's, MX614 and MAX232. None of these parts are expensive, and are available surface mount.