Internet of Things

This project is an IoT-based GPS Tracking System designed to collect real-time location data using an ESP32 microcontroller and a GPS module. The system reads geographic coordinates from the GPS module and can transmit location information to a mobile or web application for monitoring and tracking purposes.

To develop a reliable IoT-based GPS tracking system capable of obtaining and transmitting real-time location data using ESP32 and GPS technology.

ESP32

GPS Module (e.g., NEO-6M)

Arduino IDE

C/C++

IoT

Serial Communication (UART)

One of the main challenges was establishing a stable GPS connection. The GPS module struggled to obtain a satellite fix when used indoors or in obstructed environments.

Issue: The GPS module only worked effectively when placed outdoors with a clear line of sight to the satellites, causing delays in receiving accurate location data during testing.

To solve this, I conducted testing in open outdoor environments where the GPS antenna had a clear view of the sky. I also improved the system by adding logic to wait for a valid GPS fix before processing or transmitting location data.

Result: The tracker was able to acquire satellite signals more reliably and produce accurate real-time coordinates once a valid GPS fix was obtained.

The github page: Github

The live demo: Live Demo