[GeoStL] New toy for the extreme geocachers
- From: Steve Bromley <steve.bromley@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Geocaching Freelist <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:05:34 -0600
Here ya go guys. Something for those who like to build things.
http://www.adafruit.com/products/652
The Coobro Geo is an easy to assemble GPS navigation kit. Upload
coordinates, turn it on, and the Coobro Geo will help you navigate to any
destination on earth by using LEDs to show you the correct direction and
distance remaining. Before you leave on your quest, press and hold the
breadcrumbs button and the Coobro Geo will remember your location and help
you navigate back. Store up to five pre-entered destination coordinates and
five breadcrumbs, or modify the open source code and store as many
coordinates as you want.
Use the Coobro Geo to help you find geocaches, store and navigate between
hot fishing spots, complete a scavenger hunt, or simply help you find your
car after a hike.
*Features:*
- High quality Fastrax UP501 GPS module with 66-channel receiver
- All through hole kit is easy to solder and requires minimal tools
- Completely open source hardware and software
- Program the software using the Arduino IDE
- Stores breadcrumbs in EEPROM so it remembers locations when turned off
*Kit Includes:*
- 1x Fastrax UP501 GPS Module
- 1x Atmega328 DIP Processor
- 1x Coobro Geo PCB
- 14x Bright Blue LEDs
- 2x 10 Ohm Resistor Networks
- 4x .1uF Ceramic Capacitors
- 1x 10uF Electrolytic Capacitor
- 2x Slide Switches
- 1x Push button
- 3x Header pins
- 1x Atmega328 Socket
- 1x 8MHz Ceramic Oscillator
- 1x AAA Enclosed Batter Holder
- 1x Lanyard
- 1x Power Supply Jumper
This kit requires assembly by the user. It's not a difficult kit, and can
be put together even by a beginner using a soldering iron, solder, diagonal
cutters and other small hand tools. *Notice:* in order for this kit to
work, you'll need to have an FTDI
cable<https://www.adafruit.com/products/70>or an
FTDI breakout board such as our FTDI
Friend<https://www.adafruit.com/products/284>they are
*not included*. You may also want to pick up some AAA
batteries<https://www.adafruit.com/products/617>,
3 are required and are also not included.
*Open Source Hardware:* This kit is 100% open source hardware. The makers
provide the Eagle Cad design files, schematics, and software for your
hacking pleasure.
*--Steve*
*It's not only the destination but the path you take and the friends you
make along the way*
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