POLL ~ Accessories - Open Source Tracker

[Rocky-IV]

Since 3000 PinePhones are in production I'm pitching my idea of an open-source tracker device that you could attach to your valuables if they are lost ... eg keys, luggage etc.

[Luke]

Sure, sounds fun. Would it make use of the i2c pins by any chance?

[VaZso]

Sure, sounds fun. Would it make use of the i2c pins by any chance?

Practically, a small microcontroller can handle the communication over I2C then do the rest of the specific purpose.
The only limitation is the I2C bus itself - if there is no high traffic needed, then it is suitable.

So for some tracking, traffic demand may not be very high this way, so I2C could be used as a communication interface.

[wibble]

I'm curious what sort of system you have in mind. If it's needing the I2C pins I guess you're thinking of some sort of radio module on the tag, and one on the phone that you can use to home in on the tag, a bit like an avalanche transponder.

[bcnaz]

Could you define this tracker a little more ?
Will it be to find your keys somewhere inside your house ? OR Globally as a gps style ?
a beep or tone that gets stronger as you get closer to the 'lost' item ?

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I had a 5 device 'Finder' you push one of the five buttons on the main transmitter and it would cause the small device to beep, such as attached to your keyring.
****Problem was/is I misplaced the whole package... before getting to even test it.