A Box That Can SAVE YOUR LIFE....and Get You Out of Awkward Conversations! (GPS/SMS/Call Thingy)
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A Box That Can SAVE YOUR LIFE....and Get You Out of Awkward Conversations! (GPS/SMS/Call Thingy)
In this project I will be showing you how to build a GPS/SMS/Call thingy. I got the idea from an Instagram product that can send an emergency SMS with GPS location to a phone. But the only problem was that the instagram product requires a smartphone to do this which I think is not ideal. So I came up with a box that can do all this work on its own without requiring a smartphone. And as a bonus; my box can also call you to get you out of awkward conversations ;-) Let's get started!
Watch the Video!
Make sure to watch the video since it gives you all the basic information about this project.
Order Your Components!
Here you can find a parts list with all the required components (affiliate links):
Aliexpress:
1x Arduino Pro Mini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APsmG8
1x A6 GSM Module: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_98ih6y
1x NEO-6M GPS Module: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5Pys4
Resistors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPpXjt
LED: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dV63r7D
2x Slide Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_99gyF2
1x Tactile Push Button: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A3GIVQ
1x TP4056: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX8n0hp
1x LiPo Battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_996Mx2
Perfboard: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AAlVqy
1x Arduino Pro Mini: https://amzn.to/3D0YFiM
1x A6 GSM Module: https://amzn.to/3D1bdXN
1x NEO-6M GPS Module: https://amzn.to/3D2hpyB
Resistors: https://amzn.to/2ZuOC86
2x Slide Switch: https://amzn.to/3DZRpVO
1x Tactile Push Button: https://amzn.to/3FThzdn
1x TP4056: https://amzn.to/32FcNC6
1x LiPo Battery: https://amzn.to/3refAfN
Perfboard: https://amzn.to/3174q1a
Build the Circuit!
Here you can find the schematic for the project along with reference pictures of my finished design.
Downloads
3D Print the Enclosure!
Here you can find the .stl files for my enclosure.
Upload the Arduino Code and Assemble Everything!
Here you can find the Arduino code for the project.
You will also need to download/include this library: https://github.com/mikalhart/TinyGPSPlus
Downloads
Shrinkify!
Here is where it gets interesting. I actually created a new version of this project with a very small PCB. This makes the project much more portable. Here is the link to the video: soon
In this step you can find all the new files that I created for this new version. And if you are looking for the schematic, PCB design and Gerber files then you can have a look here: https://oshwlab.com/GreatScott/smscallgpsthingy
Success!
You did it! You just created your own GPS/SMS/Call Box!
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