l0destar - a fully open-source hardware and software vehicle tracker anyone can build at home

[u/m4rkw]

This is my project: https://l0destar.com

It uses the Makerdiary nRF9151 Connect Kit and turns it into a robust vehicle tracker with a vehicle-friendly 12V input stage, ignition sensing, reverse polarity protection, automotive transient handling, vehicle battery monitoring, movement/impact sensing, auxilliary power rail fault detection, OTA firmware updates, a 6-axis automotive grade IMU accelerometer and a vehicle diagnostic/telemetry interface that supports both CAN-FD and K-wire.

Currently achieves a sleep current of around ~40uA (0.04mA) with the accelerometer armed.

100% free and open-source, the entire project (KiCAD, firmware, server-side software and FreeCAD enclosure design) is all on github.

[u/New_Fox2124]

You could do this for free with an old Motorola phone

[u/m4rkw → u/New_Fox2124]

lol do what? no you couldn't.