User Guide

Overview

Chipmunk Car Alarm Tracker protects car from thieves by turning a phone into a shock sensor and GPS tracker.

The application works as a service installed on a controlled device that is hidden in a car or motorcycle. The vehicle owner uses his main cell phone to receive notifications from the controlled device.

The application features are as follows:

• Sending notifications in case of shock or impact.

• Tracking vehicle location.

• Auto arming and disarming on time.

• Monitoring device battery level.

• Remote editing of the app options.

Quick Start

1. Install Chipmunk Car Alarm Tracker on the controlled cell phone.

2. Install Telegram messenger on your main cell phone.

3. Create a Telegram bot.

4. Specify the bot token in the tracker app options.

5. Use the main cell phone to add the bot to your contact list and send it a “bind” message.

Supported Commands

Commands are sent in a Telegram chat. Just after creating a Telegram bot, a user should send the bind command to the bot. Otherwise, the bot will not respond. To get a list of commands, send the help command. The result would be as follows:

*** Chipmunk Tracker v1.0.1 ***

Commands:

bind - bind the app to the current chat

help | h - show this message

options | o - list all options

get <name> - get the specified option

set <name>=<value> - set the option

license | l - show license

status | s - show current alarm status

battery | b - show battery level

impact | i - show max impact in armed state

gps on | g - turn on GPS

gps off - turn off GPS

arm | a - turn on alarm system

disarm | d - turn off alarm system

Many commands have short alternatives, so it is enough to send one letter instead of the full command name.

Application Options

Directly in the application user interface, you only need to enter the Telegram bot token option. The options that define the application behavior are set using a Telegram chat. Type the options command to get a list of all available options.

To get a particular option, send the get command, for example:

get Mode

To set an option, send the set command, for example:

set Mode = TRACKER

Location format example:

Location: provider='%1$s', time = %2$tF %2$tT, latitude = %3$.4f, longitude = %4$.4f, accuracy=%5$.1f, speed=%6$.1f, bearing=%7$.1f

https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%3$.4f,%4$.4f

Alarm Mode

The ALARM mode allows a user to arm and disarm a controlled device. When armed, the device permanently listens to its shock sensor. In case of mechanical shock which level is higher than the specified, the device is switched to the alarm state. In alarm state GPS is turned on and the application starts sending the device position.

Send the arm command to start controlling shocks, and the disarm command to stop monitoring. If you send the arm command in the alarm state, the device returns to the normal armed state.

Sensitivity Adjustment

When using for the first time, you need to adjust the level at which the alarm is triggered. Follow these steps:

1. Set low sensitivity. Send: set Sensitivity = 100

2. Arm the device by sending the arm command.

3. Kick a wheel or open a door of the vehicle.

4. Send the impact command to check the shock level.

5. Set the sensitivity a bit lower than the detected impact level.

Tracker Mode

The TRACKER mode is useful for finding any object that can hold a cell phone. You might want to track your dog's location. Or send a cell phone by mail and watch it travel. To keep the tracker running as long as possible, it's recommended to set the GpsAlwaysOn option to false. If the positioning is on, the battery is quickly discharged.

Tuning Controlled Device

Android has sophisticated algorithms to efficiently run applications. The tracker application should work permanently. Therefore, please check the Android settings of the application. Open Settings > Apps > Manage apps > Chipmunk Tracker and do the following:

• Enable Autostart.

• Open App permissions > Location and make sure that it is set to Allowed all the time.

• Open Battery saver and select No restrictions.

The specific names of the menu items may differ depending on the device model.

Note that:

• Mobile data and location service have to be enabled.

• The controlled device requires about 300 MB of internet traffic per month.

• Do not set the cell phone to power saving mode, because it affects the tracker features.

• It may be helpful to set the audio volume to a minimum to prevent attackers from finding the cell phone.

Controlled Device Installation

A few thoughts on installing a controlled cell phone in a car:

• Install a controlled cell phone in a hidden place.

• After installation check communication and GPS by sending commands.

• It should be easy to take a cell phone for charging.

• The installation location should be of medium softness so that vibrations of the vehicle are picked up by a shock sensor.

Protect Battery

IMPORTANT: Battery is the most sensitive part of a cell phone, and it can cause fire.

You must follow the instructions below:

1. Never leave your cell phone in direct sunlight.

2. If there is a possibility that a phone battery is damaged, do not use it.

3. Measure the temperature next to the phone in warm season.

4. If the outside temperature is below -10°C (14°F), do not leave the cell phone in a vehicle.

5. Never charge a cell phone unattended.