Transcript Document

Building and Configuring
the
TinyTrak3
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What is a TinyTrak3?
TinyTrak3 is a GPS position encoder which, when
connected to a GPS and a radio, will transmit its location at
an adjustable rate. TinyTrak3 is a construction project
providing an inexpensive way to build a mobile tracker
without the need for a full TNC. It is configured by
connecting to a computer's serial port, and running a
simple configuration tool which allows setting of all user
options.
After ordering a kit or a chip, be sure to download the
configuration software and documentation.
Download TINYTRAK3.ZIP
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What is TinyTrak3 NOT?
TinyTrak3 is not a TNC (Terminal Node Controller).
TinyTrak3 can only transmit data beacons it receives
from a GPS receiver (NMEA 0183). You can not receive
data or messages or transmit a 2 way packet QSO
with a TinyTrak3. The connection to the radio’s audio
output deliver audio energy to the PIC controller to
prevent the TinyTrak3 from transmitting while another
packet station is transmitting. It is not decoding the
packets. It is just detecting audio energy at the
speaker terminals.
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Where to get a TinyTrak3.
Orders can be placed by sending a check or money order to:
Byon Garrabrant
8378 Granite Mountain Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Web Site: http://www.byonics.com/tinytrak/index.html
TinyTrak3 Kit - $32
TinyTrak3 Built and Tested - $62
TinyTrak3 Case - $8
TinyTrak3 Chip - $18
TinyTrak3 Female To Female Gender Changer / Null Modem Kit - $4
First Class Postage - $3
Upgrade Shipping via Priority Mail - $3
Byon accepts PayPal orders via his web site.
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Do this First
Download and print out the TinyTrak3 Owner’s Manual
from www.byonics.com/tinytrak/tinytrak3.zip. In this
WINZIP file is the Owner’s Manual in PDF format and
the necessary configuration software called,
“tinytrak3config.exe”. Also are the files for using the
TinyTrak3 with a Palm handheld computer.
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Let’s get started
building a
TinyTrak3
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What tools do we
need to build a
TinyTrak3?
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This is the TinyTrak3 kit for $36.00 from Byonics.
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Familiarize yourself with the Printed Circuit Board.
Notice the Correct position of U1, U2, Q1, the 4
LEDs and the 3 Diodes.
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Consider where and how you are going to mount
your TinyTrak3 before soldering any parts. This
may determine weather or not you will need to put
it in a case or attach the DB9 connector to the
radio end.
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Bend the leads slightly to keep the parts
from falling out while soldering.
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Cut the excess lead with a flush
cutter or diagonal wire cutter.
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Make sure the DIP socket is flush before soldering all
18 points. Begin by soldering only two diagonal
opposite points first. Check to see that it is flush then
solder the rest.
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Notice that the resistor bodies are inline with the
circles on the PCB. The other bent lead goes into
the corresponding hole.
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Another view of the resistors mounted on the PCB.
The 10MHz resonator can go in either direction. It
has no polarity.
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To apply power to pin 4 on the GPS DB-9
connector if needed.
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To apply power to pin 4 on the GPS
DB-9 connector if needed.
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Jumper 4 - Controls the LEDs (N.C.).
Jumper 5 - Primary or Secondary configuration.
Jumper 6 - Remote power switch.
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Finish soldering all of the remaining
components to the PCB. Be extremely
cautious while handling the PIC. Use a
grounded wrist strap or touch a metal object
before handling it. Take notice of the position
of the notched end of the PIC.
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Configuring the
TinyTrak3
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The configuration cable, alias “Gender Changer/Null
Modem” is easily made from 2 female DB-9 connectors
and three pieces of wire. Cross-over pins 2 & 3 and
straight through on pin 5.
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The Configuration Software
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Setting the TinyTrak3 for SmartBeaconing.
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Six of the commonly used Icons.
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Monday, September 1, 2003 at
about 3:15pm, I found John
Beadles N5OOM, returning
home on Interstate 20 near
Birmingham, AL.
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Some installations
of the TinyTrak3.
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Inside a modified DeLorme Tripmate
GPS receiver. Just add a radio.
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I bent the LED’s leads in a 90 degree
fashion. Then drilled holes in
alignment so the LEDs can protrude
through the holes.
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This is KD5OM-2 mobile TinyTrak3. The TT3 is in the
upper left hand corner. The transceiver is a Kenwood
TH21at ($20.00 find at a ham fest). What’s in the
Altoids tin?
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A ten watt 2 meter amplifier. The Altoids tin
gave excellent RF shielding. TinyTrak3s are
sensitive to high RF environments.
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Here is a close-up of the TinyTrak3
inside my mobile tracker. Notice the
jumper on J5.
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What other options are there available for the GPS
receiver? Here is a Garmin etrex receiver that cost
around $125.00 in many stores. A data cable is also
available for it that will connect directly to the
TinyTrak3.
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You can receive a lot of help from the
TinyTrak discussion group on Yahoo.
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Wiring the TinyTrak3 to your 2
meter radio is the same cable as
the KANTRONICS KPC-3 uses.
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You can find wiring harness information at:
www.packetradio.com/tnc2rad.htm#KANTRONICS
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