Jarvis Van Node — Hardware
The in-vehicle node that runs your fleet.
Always-on LTE GPS. In-cab WiFi hotspot. Optional dashcam recording. Remote configuration. Self-healing watchdog. One device per vehicle, paired via your phone in under two minutes.
$299 per device, one-time. Optional $15/mo managed connectivity.
Jarvis Van Node
LTE
Connected
GPS
9 sats
Uptime
7d 4h
Why hardware
More than just GPS.
OBD trackers send pings. Jarvis Van Node runs a real Linux compute node in every vehicle — GPS, hotspot, dashcam, config sync, all under one roof.
Always-on LTE
SIM7600 LTE Cat-M1 modem with NetworkManager auto-reconnect at priority 100. A watchdog service checks the link every 60 seconds and restarts the network if the route drops.
Configurable GPS pings
Reports vehicle position to the GetTimePad cloud at intervals you set (10–60 seconds). Buffers locally to SQLite when offline and replays the queue once LTE is back.
In-cab WiFi hotspot
Built-in WPA2 hotspot on 192.168.50.1/24 lets your tech’s phone or tablet share the device’s LTE connection. One bill, one signal, the whole van online.
Optional dashcam recording
MediaMTX-powered recorder captures video to onboard storage and uploads when bandwidth is available. Disable it, or layer it on for liability and training.
Captive portal setup
Connect your phone to the device’s hotspot and a setup portal opens automatically. Pair the device to your tenant in under two minutes — no laptop, no SSH, no IT.
Remote configuration
Push config updates from your GetTimePad dashboard — ping interval, hotspot SSID, dashcam toggle. Devices poll for commands and apply on next reboot.
Self-healing watchdog
Systemd-supervised services. If GPS, hotspot, recorder, or LTE crash, they restart automatically. Crash reports flow back to the dashboard.
Tenant-scoped device IDs
Each device ships with a unique ID and rotates an API key for ingestion. Lost device? Revoke from the dashboard, swap in the next one in seconds.
Setup
Pair in 2 minutes. From your phone.
Mount in the vehicle
Power from the cigarette socket, USB-C, or hardwired 12V. Place near the windshield for clean GPS reception. Antenna runs to the roofline if needed.
Pair via captive portal
Connect your phone to the device’s hotspot SSID. The setup portal opens automatically — enter your GetTimePad pairing code and you’re live.
Track in real time
The vehicle shows up on your live map within seconds. Customer tracking links update automatically. Every job’s ETA is now accurate to the second.
Live in your dashboard
Every vehicle, on one map.
Once paired, the vehicle appears on the GetTimePad fleet map. Live position. Breadcrumb trail. Geofence arrival auto-trigger. Drive vs idle status. Speed alerts. All scoped to your tenant.
- Per-vehicle ping history with replay
- Geofence-based arrival auto-trigger for jobs
- Idle time and speed reports for fleet ops
- Public tracking link for customers — auto-expires
742 Elm St — geofence armed
Mike approaching · 0.4 mi
Hardware Spec
+ $15/device/mo managed LTE connectivity (optional — bring your own SIM if you prefer)
FAQ
Hardware questions, answered.
Is this the same as a tracker that plugs into the OBD-II port?
No — and that’s on purpose. OBD trackers are limited to GPS pings only, can interfere with the vehicle’s diagnostic system, and pop out easily. Jarvis Van Node is a full Linux device that adds in-cab WiFi, optional dashcam, and remote configuration on top of GPS.
Why use a dedicated device when phones have GPS?
Phones forget to log in, run out of battery, get left at home, and stop pinging when the screen sleeps. Jarvis Van Node tracks as long as the vehicle is on — no app to launch, no consent dialogs, no battery drain on the tech’s personal phone.
Can a tech use the device’s WiFi for personal stuff?
The hotspot is intended for business use — sharing the LTE connection with the tech’s tablet or phone for the GetTimePad app. Bandwidth is metered and visible from your dashboard so you can spot abuse.
What happens if the device loses LTE?
GPS pings buffer to a local SQLite queue and replay automatically when the connection returns. The watchdog service restarts the LTE link if the route drops. Real-world result: fewer than 0.1% of pings lost on a typical week.
How do I set up a new device?
Insert SIM, plug into power, wait 60 seconds. Connect your phone to the device’s WiFi SSID — the captive portal opens automatically. Enter the pairing code from your GetTimePad dashboard. Done. No SSH, no laptop, no IT.
Is the dashcam required?
No. Dashcam recording is fully optional and disabled by default. Enable it from the dashboard if you want video for liability, accidents, or driver coaching.
What does it cost?
$299 per device, one-time. Optional $15 per device per month for LTE connectivity if you want us to manage the SIM and data plan. Bring your own SIM if you prefer.
Outfit your fleet with Jarvis Van Node.
Bulletproof in-vehicle hardware that turns every truck into a connected node — GPS, WiFi, dashcam, all reporting back to GetTimePad in real time.