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TinyTrak4

TinyTrak4 takes the features of the popular Byonics TinyTrak3Plus and adds...

DSP Packet Decoding - Using software DSP, the TinyTrak4 can not only decode 1200 baud packet, but also 9600 baud (9600 encode in development). Since the decoding is not hardware based, new demodulation capabilities will be added to existing TinyTrak4s.
APRS Digipeating - The TinyTrak4 can act as a smart APRS digipeater supporting WIDEn-N, callsign substitution, and dupe checking.
KISS TNC - Connect to a computer and operate standard packet, Winlink, and any of the APRS software.
APRS Messaging - Send and receive APRS messages with the optional display and keyboard.
Analog & Digital Telemetry - TinyTrak4 can read temperature, battery voltage, and other analog and digital sources.
Field Upgradeability - New firmware can be downloaded for free from the TinyTrak4 website and sent to the TinyTrak4 with a computer serial port and a F-F null modem adapter.

Additional Functionality:

APRS tracker that can plot positions as waypoints on compatible GPS receivers
Weather station support
Packet display
Remote control
UI TNC
New! Send and receive APRS text messages with the AvMap Geosat 5. Get the latest AvMap firmware HERE. See Don's Video Demo

Scott Evans, VK7HSE has setup a TinyTrak4 Wiki at http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page.

Ordering

	TinyTrak4 Kit and Case - This kit contains all parts to build the TinyTrak4, including the laser-cut case. Cables not included. Shipped with diagnostic firmware pre-loaded.	TinyTrak4 Built and Tested with Case - For those not interested in soldering together the kit. The circuit board is different from the kit version, as it is built with surface mount components, but is the same size and completely compatible. Cables not included.
Without a GPS	$65 - TinyTrak4 Kit	$75 - TinyTrak4 Built
Combo with Byonics GPS2 - Includes a Byonics GPS2 with the SiRFstar III chipset.	$130 - TinyTrak4 Kit and GPS2 Combo	$140 - TinyTrak4 Built and GPS2 Combo

Note: There are currently 2 different microprocessors used by TinyTrak4 boards, and each requires a different version of the firmware. Built and tested TinyTrak4s sold after June 2010 use a MEGA1284P chip. All others, including current kits, use a MEGA644P. The chip type is printed on the top of the chip on the circuit board. The bootloader version can also be used to identify the chip. The MEGA644P uses bootloader version 1.2b, and the MEGA1284P uses version 1.2c. All TinyTrak4 firmware published after July 2010 will include versions for both chips, one marked 644 and the other marked 1284. Only the firmware version that matches the chip on the TinyTrak4 should be loaded.

Built and tested SMT TinyTrak4s with the 1284 chip are shipped with Alpha v0.65 firmware installed. Kit TinyTrak4s with the 644 chip are shipped with a diagnostic firmware installed, and therefore the Alpha firmware must be loaded by the user.

TinyTrak4 Kit - $57 This kit contains all parts to build the TinyTrak4, excluding cables. Case is not included.

TinyTrak4D Display - $24 For those who want to convert a TinyTrak4 to a TinyTrak4D, these CrystalFontz CFAH2004A-TMI 20x4 backlight LCD displays have been found to work well. Also includes a 62 ohm current limiting resisitor. TinyTrak4 and wiring adapter not included. See the Byonics TinyTrak4 Display and Keyboard Wiring.pdf file for wiring details. Note: there is no case available for the TT4 Display at this time.

TT4 DK Adapter Kit - $12 This adapter will ease in the connection of the above display and a PS/2 keyboard to both TinyTrak4 circuit boards. TinyTrak4, display, current limiting resistor and keyboard not included. Adapter manual is available HERE.

TT4 Display with Adapter Kit - $34 The display and adapter above as a kit. TinyTrak4 and keyboard not included. Adapter manual is available HERE. Note: there is no case available for the TT4 Display at this time.

TT4 Display with Adapter Built - $40 The display and adapter above, built and tested. Ready to plug into a built TinyTrak4, but must be wired into a TinyTrak4 kit version. TinyTrak4 and keyboard not included. Adapter manual is available HERE. Note: there is no case available for the TT4 Display at this time.

After purchasing a TinyTrak4, be sure to download the manuals, firmware, and software from the link below.

Accessories

TinyTrak3 accessories, including Radio / Power cables, Null modem cables and adapter, and GPS receivers, are all compatible with the TinyTrak4.

A Female to Female Null Modem Adapter or cable is needed to connect a TinyTrak4 to the computer for configuration.

Radio and Power Interface cables for the TinyTrak3 and TinyTrak 4 are available!

GPS Receivers are available to use the TinyTrak4 as a APRS tracker.

TinyTrak4 Downloads
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Primary TinyTrak4 Files	tinytrak4_july_2010.zip - This zip file contains everything most TinyTrak4 users should need. There is a quick-start guide, manuals for both built and kit units, firmware, and display manuals, and the Alpha firmware (v0.65), config, and manual. (7/1/2010)
Documentation files & software	TinyTrak4 Quick Start Guide v0.5.pdf - Quick-Start guide for TinyTrak4 users. (7/1/10) TinyTrak4 Firmware Manual v1.1.pdf Instructions for loading firmware files. (7/1/10)
Firmware files	tt4_alpha_v0.67.zip - Alpha v0.67 - (9/28/10) tt4_alpha_v0.66.zip - Alpha v0.66 - (9/21/10) tt4_alpha_v0.65.zip - Alpha v0.65 - (7/1/10)
Older Files	tinytrak4_v1.3.zip - Previous new user files (v0.59) Byonics TinyTrak4 Display and Keyboard Wiring.pdf - Instructions for wiring a Display and Keyboard to a TT4 (4/25/09) tinytrak4_dk_adapter_v1.3.pdf - Manual for the Display & Keyboard adapter. (9/3/09) tt4_firmware_loader_v0.1.3.zip - TT4 / MT-TT4 Firmware Loader for Windows (3/13/09) TinyTrak4 Built Hardware Manual v7.1.pdf - TinyTrak4 Built SMT Hardware Manual version 7(9/1/09) TinyTrak4 Built Hardware Manual v0.63.pdf - TinyTrak4 Built SMT Hardware Manual for previous version(8/4/09) TinyTrak4 Kit Hardware Manual v0.65.pdf - TinyTrak4 Kit Hardware Manual (8/4/09) TinyTrak4_v0.6.zip - Hardware and Firmware Manuals, Tracker Config Program, and firmware for Tracker, KISS TNC, and diagnostics. (2/1/08) tt4_alpha_v0.64.zip - Alpha v0.64 - (4/19/10) Tracker_v4.07.zip - Tracker v4.07 - An older tracker firmware with Windows config program (6/7/08) kiss_tnc_v0.8.zip - KISS TNC v0.8 - Converts TinyTrak4 into a dedicated KISS TNC (1/6/08) diag_v0.4.zip - Diagnostics Firmware v0.4 - This is the firmware normally initially loaded in all TinyTrak4 chips (1/10/08)

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