GPS Tracker TK102B ON/OFF SHELL

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The TK102B GPS Tracker is extremely popular and widely used, with a price tag ranging from $13 to $15. To take full advantage of this tracker's features, one must first disable the factory setting that prevents it from automatically turning on when powered. I have successfully bypassed this restriction by removing the protective seal and accessing the circuit board underneath, allowing me to modify the settings to my liking. However, I soon realized that manually pressing the ON/OFF button every time was a hassle, so I designed a custom housing for the tracker that keeps the button engaged even when it's plugged into a USB port. This ensures that the GPS Tracker turns on automatically whenever 5V power is applied, saving you from having to press the button every single time. This modification also makes it easy to switch off the tracker by simply pressing the button again. To further enhance tracking capabilities, I've added different colored casings for multiple trackers, making them easily identifiable at a glance. Unfortunately, my makeshift housing has resulted in an aesthetically unpleasing design, but functionality takes precedence over form in this case.