Does anyone selfhost a tracker for a dog or cat? A reputable company charges 5€-13€ per month for it. I’m not sure I want to pay that for more than 10 years

  • 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘬@lemmy.mlEnglish
    172·
    8 months ago

    Connecting to GPS satellites uses a LOT of power. Most GPS units small enough to go on a collar will only last for a day or two without a charge.

    You don’t connect to the GPS satellites. On “client side” GPS is passive. Periodically getting the GPS position and sending it via mobile data is actually quite “cheap” regarding battery. Good GPS tracking hardware can get up to 40-90 days availability without having to recharge.

    • PeachMan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      8 months ago

      Then please point me to all of the cheap, long lasting options that are small and light enough to clip to a dog’s collar and last for 40-90 days on a charge.

      Edit: I’m waiting…these pedants like to pounce on my sloppy use of the word “connect” but haven’t actually presented me with a product that proves me wrong.