Summary of Realtime GPS+GPRS tracking of vehicles using Arduino
### Summary This article describes a DIY car theft prevention system using an Arduino board paired with a SIM908 GPRS+GPS Quadband Module. The device is hidden in the vehicle (e.g., trunk or glove compartment) and connected to antennas, a SIM card, and a battery. It tracks the car's real-time location via GPS and transmits longitude and latitude data via SMS and Google Maps upon receiving a call from an authorized number.
Parts used in the Realtime Vehicle Tracking System:
- Arduino
- GPRS+GPS Quadband Module (SIM908)
- GPRS-GSM antenna
- GPS antenna
- SIM card
- Battery
You just need to install your Arduino with the GPRS+GPS Quadband Module (SIM908) in a hidden place in your car, maybe in your trunk, in the glove compartment or under your spare tyre. Then connect the GPRS-GSM and the GPS antenna and a SIM card, all of this powered with a battery and… you are ready!
First of all you have to call the police of course, but you can help them a lot. If your car is not parked where do you think, something is wrong… Call immediately to your Arduino, hidden in your car, and it will send you an SMS with the location, longitude and latitude at the moment, and it also sends GPS data to a web server with the realtime position (Google Maps). Thanks to the GPS+GPRS shield you can track your car in realtime. This shield is programmed to recognise your number and only if it is correct it will send you this data.
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- Where should I install the Arduino module?
You can install it in a hidden place such as the trunk, the glove compartment, or under the spare tyre. - How does the system notify the owner if the car moves?
The system sends an SMS containing the location, longitude, and latitude when you call your hidden Arduino. - Can I track my car on a map in real time?
Yes, the shield sends GPS data to a web server for realtime position tracking on Google Maps. - What powers the tracking device?
The entire setup is powered by a battery. - Does the system send data to anyone who calls?
No, the shield is programmed to recognize your specific number and only sends data if the number is correct. - What components must be connected to the module?
You must connect the GPRS-GSM antenna, the GPS antenna, and a SIM card. - What information is included in the alert message?
The message includes the current location, longitude, and latitude of the vehicle.
