The Coobro Geo is a super - easy - to - assemble GPS navigation kit. Simply upload your desired coordinates, switch it on, and this amazing device will guide you to any destination on the planet. It uses LEDs to clearly show you the right direction and the remaining distance. Before you set off on your adventure, just press and hold the breadcrumbs button. The Coobro Geo will then remember your starting location and help you find your way back later. You can store up to five pre - entered destination coordinates and five breadcrumbs. Or, if you're tech - savvy, modify the open - source code to store as many coordinates as you need. Use the Coobro Geo for all sorts of fun activities. Find geocaches, mark and navigate between great fishing spots, complete exciting scavenger hunts, or even locate your car after a long hike. Key features include a high - quality Fastrax UP501 GPS module with a 66 - channel receiver. The all - through - hole kit is a breeze to solder and requires very few tools. It has completely open - source hardware and software, and you can program the software using the Arduino IDE. It stores breadcrumbs in EEPROM, so it remembers locations even when turned off. The kit includes a Fastrax UP501 GPS Module, an Atmega328 DIP Processor, a Coobro Geo PCB, 14 bright blue LEDs, and many other components. This kit needs to be assembled by you, but it's not difficult. Even beginners can put it together with a soldering iron, solder, diagonal cutters, and other small hand tools. Note that to make this kit work, you'll need an FTDI cable or an FTDI breakout board (not included). You'll also need three AAA batteries, which are not included either. And here's great news: this kit is 100% open - source hardware. The makers provide Eagle Cad design files, schematics, and software for you to tinker with.
Using the Coobro Geo is a piece of cake. First, assemble the kit using a soldering iron, solder, diagonal cutters, and other small hand tools. It's easy, even for beginners. Once assembled, you need to get an FTDI cable or an FTDI breakout board (not included in the kit) and three AAA batteries (also not included) to make it work. To start navigating, upload your destination coordinates and turn on the device. The LEDs will show you the right direction and how far you are from your destination. Before you go on your journey, press and hold the breadcrumbs button to mark your starting point. This way, you can easily find your way back. You can store up to five pre - entered destination coordinates and five breadcrumbs, or modify the code to store more. Use it for geocaching, fishing, scavenger hunts, or finding your car. When it comes to maintenance, keep the device dry and away from extreme temperatures. If you want to tinker with the software, use the Arduino IDE as it's compatible with the open - source design. Have fun exploring with your Coobro Geo!
