This repository is for the 3rd revision of the wardriver.uk created by Joseph Hewitt. The wardriver.uk scans for nearby WiFi networks and Bluetooth devices and logs information about them to a CSV file which can be uploaded to Wigle.net. A fully assembled Wardriver features 2 ESP32 modules, GPS, a SIM800L GSM module, an i2c LCD, a DS18B20 temperature sensor, and an SPI micro SD card reader/writer.
The main code is split up into 2 separate files (A and B) for the 2 different ESP32 boards within the Wardriver.
For information about the Wardriver hardware, please see the official wiki
The main branch of this project is the testing/alpha branch; you should only use it if you are contributing code or want to help debug the latest features. Please use the Releases tab on the right to download stable versions.
The main branch is tested for issues on every pull request, see the status of this test below:
The wardriver.uk uses 2 generic ESP32-DevKitC V4 development boards with an ESP32-WROOM-32U chip each. I recommend flashing your ESP32 boards with the Arduino IDE. In order for this to work, you will need to add the following URL to your "Additional Boards Manager URLs" list in the Arduino IDE:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json
You can edit this list by opening the Arduino IDE preferences with File -> Preferences
You then need to open the Board Manager at Tools -> Board -> Boards Manager and search for "ESP32". The required version number to install can be found in the file boards.txt but it is generally the latest available version.
Instructions to install the ESP32 board definitions are also available on this espressif.com docs page
In order for the project to compile, you need to download the following libraries which can all be installed using the Arduino IDE libraries manager at Sketch -> Include Library -> Manage Libraries
- MicroNMEA v2.0.x by Steven Marple
- Adafruit GFX Library v1.11.x by Adafruit
- Adafruit SSD1306 v2.5.x by Adafruit
- OneWire at least v2.3.7 by Paul Stoffregen
- GParser v1.4.x by AlexGyver
You can find the exact version number which should be installed in the file libraries.txt.
If using the official PCB, the code in "B" corresponds to the board soldered above the silkscreen text "Made by Joseph Hewitt". The source file "A" is for the remaining ESP32. You may flash the boards when they are soldered to the PCB or before soldering -- it's your choice.
To upload code to your ESP32 boards, please use the following configuration in the Tools Arduino IDE dropdown menu:
- Board:
ESP32 Dev Module - Upload Speed:
921600 - CPU Frequency:
240MHz (WiFi/BT) - Flash Frequency:
80MHz - Flash Mode:
DIO - Flash Size:
4MB (32Mb) - Partition Scheme:
Minimal SPIFFS (1.9MB APP with OTA/190KB SPIFFS) - PSRAM:
Disabled - Arduino Runs On:
Core 1 - Events Run On:
Core 1
If you have upload issues, try lowering the upload speed. Some users also report having to hold the "boot" button on the ESP32 board after connecting it to their PC before pressing the upload button in the Arduino IDE.
Instead of compiling the project yourself, it is possible to flash our pre-compiled binaries. This method works on all major operating systems.
This method was released very recently and has not been fully tested so some issues are likely. For now the previous method (see above) is recommended.
This method requires Python 3.7 (or newer) and esptool 4.5 (or newer) to be installed on your computer. After installing Python, it is highly recommended to install esptool with pip install esptool to ensure you have a modern version. You should be able to run esptool.py in your Terminal / Command Prompt.
Once installed, download the build.zip file from the release you want to install (see the releases tab on the right and look inside the Assets dropdown). Only releases after v1.2.0b1 have binaries available to download.
Unzip the downloaded file into a new folder somewhere easily accessible. Open this folder in your Terminal / Command Prompt (eg, run cd path/to/folder).
To flash A, connect the ESP32 A board to your PC and run the following command:
esptool.py --chip esp32 --port COM9 --baud 921600 --before default_reset --after hard_reset write_flash -z --flash_mode dio --flash_freq 80m --flash_size 4MB 0x1000 A/build/esp32.esp32.esp32/A.ino.bootloader.bin 0x8000 A/build/esp32.esp32.esp32/A.ino.partitions.bin 0xe000 boot_app0.bin 0x10000 A/build/esp32.esp32.esp32/A.ino.bin
You need to replace COM9 with the port of your ESP32, such as COM1 or /dev/ttyxx.
To flash B, connect the ESP32 B board to your PC and run the following command:
esptool.py --chip esp32 --port COM9 --baud 921600 --before default_reset --after hard_reset write_flash -z --flash_mode dio --flash_freq 80m --flash_size 4MB 0x1000 B/build/esp32.esp32.esp32/B.ino.bootloader.bin 0x8000 B/build/esp32.esp32.esp32/B.ino.partitions.bin 0xe000 boot_app0.bin 0x10000 B/build/esp32.esp32.esp32/B.ino.bin
You need to replace COM9 with the port of your ESP32, such as COM1 or /dev/tty.xx
On some ESP32 boards, it is necessary to hold the "boot" button when first connecting it to your PC.
You may need to install drivers for the USB->UART bridge on the ESP32 board. This depends on your operating system, and type of board used.
Please ensure you have a working micro SD card inserted which is formatted to FAT32. The Wardriver will not boot without one.
Add the GSM cell towers database to the SD card if you want your wardriver to be able to determine its location in areas with no GPS.
When you first boot your Wardriver after flashing, it should create a WiFi network which you can connect to using a smartphone. The password is wardriver.uk by default.
Upon connecting, please visit http://192.168.4.1/ in a web browser.
This page should allow you to connect your Wardriver to an existing network. You should also be given an option to create a fallback network for when your configured WiFi network is unavailable.
Connecting your Wardriver to WiFi is recommended as it allows you to conveniently download the data you have collected wirelessly, it also allows you to update your Wardriver over the internet as of version v1.2.0. If you would prefer to collect your data by plugging the SD card into your PC, you can leave the network configuration blank.
If you need to reconfigure your Wardriver, follow these steps to start the first time setup again:
- Unplug the power to your Wardriver
- Connect the power to your Wardriver
- Remove the power again when the LCD prompts "Power cycle now to factory reset"
This does not delete any collected data -- it simply erases the currently configured network(s) and will prompt you to reconfigure networking on the next boot.
After the first time setup is complete, plugging your Wardriver into power will cause it to boot normally. If you are in range of your configured WiFi network, it will connect and display its IP address on the LCD. By visiting this IP address in a web browser, you are able to download all of the data you have collected so far. Please ensure your phone/PC is on the same WiFi network as your Wardriver. Simply click on the name of the file you wish to download and your device should download a file with a name in this format: YYYY-MM-DD_ID_wd3__NUM.csv where YYYY-MM-DD is the date of the file, ID corresponds to the unique hardware ID of your wardriver, and NUM is the incremental ID of your wardriving session.
If you wish to remove a file from the SD card, click the "DEL" link to right of the filename. You will be prompted to confirm the delete action.
If you do not access or interact with the web interface after around 1 minute, the Wardriver will boot normally and start collecting data until you remove the power.
To prevent certain networks from being logged, you can add a file called bl.txt to the root of your wardriver SD card using a computer. This file should contain a list of SSIDs and/or MAC addresses, one per line, which should not be logged. This file is case sensitive and MAC addresses must only be in upper-case. This list is limited to a maximum of 20 entries.
You may wish to register or login to Wigle before uploading files - this will allow you keep long-term statistics about the data you have collected.
- Visit Wigle.net and press the "Uploads" button in the top toolbar.
- Press the yellow "UPLOAD A FILE" button.
- Press the "Browse" or "Choose File" button near the bottom left of the popup.
- Choose the file which you downloaded from your Wardriver (A CSV file in this format:
YYYY-MM-DD_ID_wd3__NUM.csv) - Press "Send" at the bottom right of the popup.
