ArduinoTrack w/ HX1, Assembled

The ArduinoTrack board is a complete APRS tracking system, designed for high altitude ballooning, and other applications where size, power considerations, and interoperability is important.  The ArduinoTrack with HX-1 includes a 300mW transmitter module that is fixed on 144.39MHz, the standard APRS frequency in the United States.

Included with the ArduinoTrack:

• Integrated UBlox GPS module and antenna
• BMP-180 temperature sensor and barometric pressure sensor
• 300mW transmitter module on 144.39MHz
• Battery voltage sensing
• Piezo element for audio annunciation
• Stackable headers to interface to an Arduino and/or Arduino shields

There are only a few extra components needed to put the tracking system on the air.  These are:

• 5V TTL-level serial cable for configuring the settings
• ArduinoTrack Configuration tool (a free download)
• A battery pack with a 2.1mm barrel connector capable of 7-12VDC (a two-cell Lipo battery works perfectly)
• An antenna tuned to operate at 144.39MHz

For more information about the ArduinoTrack system, see the Project: Traveler project page and read the ArduinoTrack Instruction Manual.

Note: A valid amateur radio (Ham) radio licensed is required for operation of this tracker.  Antenna shown in product photos is not included.