GPS Tracker

A real-time GPS tracking system using an Arduino-compatible GPS module and Python for data processing and visualization. This project reads raw GPS data, extracts latitude and longitude, and continuously updates a map to visualize the tracked movement.

Features

• Parses real-time GPS data from the serial port.
• Extracts latitude and longitude from NMEA sentences.
• Displays the GPS path on an interactive map.
• Updates the map dynamically without opening a new tab each time.
• Saves location data for historical tracking.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Arduino IDE (For configuring the GPS module)
• Python 3.x (For processing data and map visualization)
• Required Python libraries:
  sh pip install pyserial folium

Hardware Requirements

• BN-280 GPS Module (or any NMEA-compatible GPS module)
• Arduino Board (e.g., Arduino Uno)
• USB cable for serial communication

Installation & Usage

1. Clone the Repository:
   sh git clone https://github.com/azizelse-0/GPS-Tracker.git cd GPS-Tracker

2. Connect your GPS module to the Arduino and upload the given sketch. (don't forget to close Arduino IDE before running the script, as it will interfere with the program)

3. Run the Python script to start tracking:
   sh python main.py
4. The script will parse GPS data and continuously update gps_map.html with the latest location.

How It Works

1. Reads raw NMEA data from the GPS module via the serial port.
2. Extracts latitude and longitude from $GNGGA or $GNRMC sentences.
3. Updates the gps_map.html file with the new position.
4. Visualizes the GPS path using Folium.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.