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-# If you prefer the allow list template instead of the deny list, see community template:
-# https://github.com/github/gitignore/blob/main/community/Golang/Go.AllowList.gitignore
-#
-# Binaries for programs and plugins
-*.exe
-*.exe~
-*.dll
-*.so
-*.dylib
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-# Test binary, built with `go test -c`
-*.test
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-# Output of the go coverage tool, specifically when used with LiteIDE
-*.out
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-# Dependency directories (remove the comment below to include it)
-# vendor/
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-# Go workspace file
-go.work
+.gitignore
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 # polaris
-Path reporting for borrowed goods
+## _Path Reporting for Borrowed Goods_
+
+## Installation
+### Necessary Software
+- [Golang][go]
+- [Arduino IDE][ard] and [ESP plugin][esp]
+
+### Necessary Hardware
+- Computer (I used a [Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W][vilros])
+- [ESP8266][espbuy]
+- [uBlox 6m GPS module][gps]
+- External Power Supply
+
+## Setup
+### Serverside
+Compile the recipient Golang program on the computer with
+```sh
+go build gps.go
+```
+### Nodeside
+Open the sketch and user the Arduino IDE to upload to the ESP module
+Connect the GPS module; pinout is given in Arduino sketch, must check against pinout image
+
+## Running
+### Serverside
+Run the recipient with
+```sh
+./gps &
+```
+When the path is received, it will be stored in a file named with the received date. It can be viewed with
+```sh
+cat YYYYMMDD.path
+```
+### Nodeside
+Compile and download the sketch to the ESP
+
+## Usage
+Connect the ESP and GPS to the external battery. Once the GPS warms up, it will get a location reading every 2 seconds. Power does not need to be continuously supplied, as the location is written to the EEPROM. To get the location data, reset/power cycle ESP.
+
+## TODO
+- A whole lot
+- Golang write to file
+- Golang plotting
+- ESP connectivity
+- ESP write to EEPROM
+
+
+   [go]: <https://go.dev/doc/install>
+   [ard]: <https://www.arduino.cc/en/software>
+   [esp]: <https://randomnerdtutorials.com/how-to-install-esp8266-board-arduino-ide/>
+   [vilros]: <https://www.amazon.com/Vilros-Raspberry-Kit-Premium-Essential-Accessories/dp/B0748M1Z1B>
+   [espbuy]: <https://www.amazon.com/HiLetgo-Internet-Development-Wireless-Micropython/dp/B081CSJV2V>
+   [gps]: <https://www.amazon.com/HiLetgo-GY-NEO6MV2-Controller-Ceramic-Antenna/dp/B01D1D0F5M>
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