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Smart GPS Tracker Using Arduino - Circuit and Code
Intermediate
ARDUINO
₹1,500 – ₹5,000
3 – 6 Hours
Partial Kit

Smart GPS Tracker Using Arduino - Circuit and Code

Build a smart GPS tracker using an Arduino Nano, GPS module, and SIM800L GSM module to monitor the real-time location of kids, vehicles, or valuables via SMS.

Originally published on ElectronicsForU
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Parts You'll Need

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We don't carry yet: Battery (generic / unspecified)
GPS Module
GSM / GPRS SIM800L

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How It Works

Why Build This

Design a reliable, remote asset tracking prototype suitable for monitoring vehicle locations or recovering lost valuables.
Implement IoT communication by integrating cellular SMS transmission with microcontroller logic for remote data reporting.
Gain practical undergraduate-level experience in parsing asynchronous serial data streams from satellite and cellular peripherals.

Real-World Application

Tracking children's safety, monitoring vehicle locations, or recovering lost valuable items via SMS-based geolocation updates.

Skills You'll Learn

GPS data parsing
cellular module interfacing
serial communication
OLED display integration
embedded C++ programming

Safety Precautions

No specific precautions noted for this build — always follow general electronics safety practices.

Technology Tags

ARDUINO
GPS
SIM800L
GSM
CELLULAR
OLED DISPLAY
GEOLOCATION
EMBEDDED C
GOOGLE MAPS

Frequently Asked Questions

The SIM card is inserted into the SIM800L 2G module to connect to a cellular network, which enables the system to transmit GPS coordinates via SMS text messages.
The TinyGPS++ library simplifies the process of decoding raw NMEA sentences from the GPS module into readable latitude and longitude, while the FONA library provides straightforward commands to control the SIM800L cellular module.
Yes, the OLED display can be programmed via the Arduino Nano to visually present status updates, satellite fix details, or current coordinates locally in addition to sending them via SMS.

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