Hello guys! I’m a student and I’m really glad I signed up, cause I’m still learning basics of Arduino projects and I just got hit at school with a project. I would like some help with an Arduino project… I want to create a device that once you switch it on acts as a GPS and sends your location to a server on the go(while you’re moving in a vehicle), and would also contain two buttons that once you push either button, it also sends a notification to the server. Now, either of the buttons may say I’m vacant or occupied as a sort of status to the server. I would really like to know what this entails, project materials required and maybe cost of materials, and probably if you can also help with some sort of tutorial or guide as I’m really new at this, I would be grateful too, so I can get to work right away #project is due soon… Thanks
Hello, Temmy
From the detail in your post, your project may include 1x GPS/GSM shield or breakout board : $49.95, 1x Arduino UNO : $24.95, 2x push buttons : $5.95 each, and 1x power supply which I suggest LiPo battery pack for mobility : $9.95 (The price of LiPo depends on its spec). These should be enough for getting started.
Note that, I get these items from several online shops. You can research more for the cheaper or more suitable one. Plus, power regulator or power control circuit may require to control your power from LiPo battery and maintain the stability of your circuit.
For tutorial, https://www.instructables.com could guide you more. There are many interesting tutorials and projects in this site, including codes and schematics. You can also check out the video from the website you buy materials.
Thanks for your reply Narindech, I would look into it. However, seeing as I’m still a bit of a novice, I would love to know if this has been done before and if I could get a video tutorial and codes, thanks.