DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF GPS AND GSM VEHICLE TRACKER WITH LOCKING SYSTEM

Abstract

This paper outlines the design and construction of a GPS and GSM vehicle tracker with a locking system. The motivation for this project stems from the need for a reliable, low-cost vehicle tracking and security system. The design of the proposed system utilizes a microcontroller and a number of peripheral components, including Global Positioning System (GPS) and GSM/GPRS communications, to provide a comprehensive and secure tracking and locking system for vehicles. The hardware components used in the system design include a microcontroller, a GPS receiver, a GSM/GPRS module, an electromechanical locking system, and a power supply. The microcontroller acts as the central component, controlling all of the operations, while the GPS receiver and GSM/GPRS module provide location tracking and remote communication, respectively. The electromechanical locking system is used to secure the vehicle when necessary. The power supply provides the required power to operate the system and the peripherals. The software running on the microcontroller, which is written in C, provides the functionality for the system. The software is designed to collect data from the GPS receiver and GSM/GPRS module, and to control the electromechanical locking system. The software is modular, with separate components handling each of the different tasks. The resulting system is capable of providing accurate location data as well as secure remote locking and unlocking of the vehicle. The system design is cost effective, and is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. The use of readily available components and a well-designed software platform makes the system scalable and extensible. This paper concludes with a discussion of the system design and implementation, as well as suggestions for future work.