Rocket Locator Android app

[Yorrite]

Anyone tried this Android app system? www.rocketlocator.com
Seems to tick all the boxes, and the rocket guys should know because they loose their stuff every time they fly!
I loaded up the app and it looks well designed.
Unless I find a bad review I';ll start on the hardware.

[DRKX]

not yet Yorrite... but i';m gunna.

Cheers for the post, It could be a fun test (or just an all out disaster!)

[Yorrite]

I';ve just found the parts and made a lash up of this locator and it';s the biz.

One GPS module from a defunct OSD
Pair of APC220 radio modules
HC-06 Bluetooth module
Couple of voltage regs

All parts bar the GPS from AliExpress for pence, and software for free.

Tha app is ultra cool - the pocket unit links to your phone using the bluetooth and homes you in on your lost item using a line drawn on Google Earth and sonar beeps! Also can log flight data (altitude etc) and stores the last recorded postion when/if the signal drops out.   

I';ve only made a lash up using breadboard etc so far, and not tested the range - but los the APCs are supposed to be good for about 1200m.

Concept is proven so next comes tidying up into air and pocket packages, then proper testing.

[Yorrite]

I just found a smaller GPS unit - so the air part will be slightly smaller than a PP3 battery and weigh perhaps 20gms (not sure how accurate the kitchen scales are).
Will run from the flight battery so no extra weight there.

I';ll be making one to go in all my toys now for sure.
Got the other stuff but just need to get some more GPS units.
Prices on Aliexpress:
Bluetooth HC-06 at £2 each
APC220 pair at £20
GPS at £8
Voltage regs less than £1

[Yorrite]

Air unit tidied up now for easy fit in a 250 size quad.

[DRKX]

@Yorrite, That';s fantastic 

I haven';t even started to even think about checking it all out, but I really want to.
Do you have a ';blow by blow'; log of what you did to get to your final result?

I';ll just have to read your account and dream until I can find some free time.

Thanks mate

[jetsmike73]

I could do with a build lof too after nearly loosing mine the other day was only luck i ended up within bluetooth range 1/4 mile away in thick woodland from where it started off

[richardg6paj]

All parts bar the GPS from AliExpress for pence, and software for free.

For Pence? 

[atomiclama]

Bah another project I had in mind, only to find out someone had already done it  ::)

[Bad Raven]

Neat, Subscribed................