Fw: [MLB-WIRELESS] GSM data modules - $49 from Rockby

[Rowan Crowe]

Since when has "it's already been done" ever stopped anyone? :P In terms
of parts I believe I can buy them for less than $1045, and since it's a
hobby project rather than commercial development I don't value my time
into that.

BTW, I am planning on using it so my wife can track where I am when I go
wandering to take scenic photos, so that she can relay this information to
the relevant people in the event that something goes wrong. It's easier
than ringing in every time I change plans. Tracking the vehicle if it is
stolen is a secondary function only.

Cheers.


On Tue, 19 Oct 2004, Michael Carey wrote:

> This has already been done. A company in Adelaide, Globalsat, is selling
> such a unit, called "eziTRACK". They also have Boat and Bike versions too.
> It can ring or SMS you when your car moves while the ignition is off, when
> various input change level. You can send it a SMS to change a couple of
> output lines, eg to kill the ignition. It can also SMS or tell you the cell
> name. There is also a function where you can log in to the unit with a PC
> and it will then output NMEA data ready to be input into a mapping system so
> you can track where you newly stolen car is. It will store track data as
> well. They sell them for around $950 +GST. I hope you development costs are
> less that this...
> Regards,
> Michael.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rowan Crowe" <rowan at sensation.net.au>
> To: <melbwireless at wireless.org.au>
> Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 9:02 PM
> Subject: [MLB-WIRELESS] GSM data modules - $49 from Rockby
>
>
> > Again something from Rockby's specials that caught my eye, which may be of
> > interest to fellow experimenters - particularly the price!
> >
> > I want to develop a system that tracks my car via GPS, and starts sending
> > periodic update SMSs with the GPS location if it moves into an "unknown"
> > area. This module looks like a more elegant solution, rather than fooling
> > around with hacking a cheapie model such as those Coca Cola phones.
> >
> > I'll be ordering one tomorrow. Not sure where I'm going to find a mini
> > connector though...
> >
> >
> > GSM Data Module
> > Applications:
> > * RF Telemetry
> > * Telematics
> > * Mobile & Portable Terminals
> > * Dual-band 900/1800 MHz Operation.
> > * Max. power O/P: 2 Watts
> > * Serial interface: V.24/V.28, 3 volt CMOS levels, 300bps to 57.6kps
> > * Manuf.: CONEXANT
> > * Data Sheet Av
> > Stock No:31612
> >
> > Data sheet: http://www.rockby.com.au/31612.pdf
> >
> >
> >
> > Disclaimer: I don't work for Rockby. Just passing on the info.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
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