Introduction: 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!
Step 1: Watch the Video!
Make sure to watch the video since it gives you all the basic information about this project.
Step 2: 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
Step 3: Build the Circuit!
Here you can find the schematic for the project along with reference pictures of my finished design.
Step 4: 3D Print the Enclosure!
Here you can find the .stl files for my enclosure.
Step 5: 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
Attachments
Step 6: 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
Step 7: Success!
You did it! You just created your own GPS/SMS/Call Box!
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