nixtracker

• This code is a fork of Dan Smith's dantracker

Introduction

• Script Installation Instructions

• For reference only: Manual Installation Instructions

• Differences between this code (n7nix) and Dan Smith's KK7DS code are:

  • Display runs in a browser using node.js & websockets
    • kk7ds version displays using GTK+
  • Adds APRS messaging
  • Adds Browser interface to paclink-unix for Winlink messaging.
  • Adds shutdown reset control from the app.
    • Not needed since I now use Powerwerx ITS-12 Automotive DC Timer with Low Voltage Disconnect Battery Guard

• The server part can run on an RPi (kk7ds version can as well)

  • The client part can run on any browser on the network

Screen shot of current nixtracker operating in a browser

Photo of current physical setup in back of truck

How to run

• After installing to your Linux machine (Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone or Workstation)
  • Open a browser in any computer/phone/pad/tv with this url:

# local to server
localhost:8081/tracker.html
# On a remote computer
your_RPi_IP_Address:8081/tracker.html
# example
10.0.42.131:8081/tracker.html

Config

• Config file lives here:
  • /etc/tracker/aprs_tracker.ini
• Verify [station] mycall
• When running with no GPS or GPS cannot lock sufficient sats set [gps] type=static
• When running in vehicle set [gps] type=serial

Dan Smith's blog

• A custom APRS tracker with a real screen March 20, 2011

kk7ds dantracker Links

• Dan Smith KK7DS, My APRS Tracker Project March 20, 2011
• Eric Schott PA0ESH, kk7ds tracker on an RPi April 10, 2013
• VR2XKP October 8, 2016

n7nix dantracker Links

• Eric Schott PA0ESH, n7nix tracker on Ubuntu workstation April 21, 2013
• Eric Schott PA0ESH n7nix tracker on Ubuntu workstation June 17, 2013
• Dantracker on a Raspberry PI (Last updated 03-09-2017)