DozerTrace is a smart, Arduino-based tracking system designed for earth-moving machinery like bulldozers, excavators, and loaders. It combines GPS and motion sensors with a companion mobile app to deliver real-time location tracking, activity monitoring, and remote control capabilities.
- 📍 Real-time GPS tracking
- 📱 Mobile app integration for control and monitoring
- 🔄 Remote status updates
- 📊 Motion/activity detection using sensors
- 💾 Optional data logging to SD card
- ⚡ Low-power operation for extended use
- Arduino Uno, Mega, or compatible microcontroller
- GPS Module (e.g. NEO-6M)
- Motion sensor (e.g. MPU6050 or SW-420)
- Wireless module (e.g. GSM, LoRa, or WiFi)
- SD card module (optional)
- Battery or external power source
DozerTrace pairs with a mobile app (Android/iOS) that allows:
- Viewing machine locations on a live map
- Remote control of tracker functions
- Notifications for motion or unauthorized activity
- Historical route and status data visualization
- Wire up the hardware using the provided circuit diagram.
- Upload the Arduino sketch to your board.
- Configure your mobile app to connect to the tracker (via GSM, WiFi, etc.).
- Deploy the system on your machine and start monitoring!