{"product_id":"esp32-c3-solar-gps-tracker-kit-6-month-outdoor-ble-tag","title":"ESP32-C3 Solar GPS Tracker Kit - 6-Month Outdoor BLE Tag","description":"\u003ch1\u003eESP32-C3 Solar Asset Tracker Kit - Build a 6-Month Outdoor GPS Tag with BLE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solar-powered IoT tracking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine placing a small, self-sufficient tracker on your bicycle, scooter, or farm equipment and receiving its GPS location every 15 minutes through your phone - with no need to charge it for six months, even through heat, dust, and rain. That's exactly what you'll assemble with this ESP32-C3 Solar Asset Tracker Kit. The ultra-compact design hides inside an IP65 waterproof enclosure, using a 1W solar panel and 18650 cell to keep the system running outdoors indefinitely across Indian weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll construct a BLE-broadcasting GPS tag the size of a small snack box. Power it up, seal the enclosure, and it wakes every quarter hour to grab fresh coordinates from the NEO-6M module, then transmits them via Bluetooth Low Energy to any nearby smartphone. This single unit replaces the hassle of wired trackers and frequent battery swaps, giving you a rugged tracking device you can clip onto vehicles, cattle, or remote assets for months at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure the ESP32-C3 for ultra-low-power sleep and periodic BLE advertisement of GPS data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParse NMEA sentences from a NEO-6M GPS module and extract latitude, longitude, and fix quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign a solar-charging circuit with the TP4056 module, 18650 cell, and bypass capacitors for clean power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeal electronics inside an IP65 enclosure that withstands monsoon showers and dusty rural environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32-C3 Super Mini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEO-6M GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Panel 6V 1W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP4056 Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18650 Cell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65 Waterproof Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCBSE Class 11-12 students exploring IoT-based tracking systems will find this project directly relevant to their curriculum. B.Tech ECE\/EEE undergraduates can use it as a compact reference design for solar-powered wireless sensor nodes. It's also ideal for Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping asset monitoring solutions, and for facilitators at ATL Tinkering Labs who want a single module that combines GPS, solar, and BLE into one hands-on build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project - accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code on the kit box to speak with the AI companion trained on this project. It will troubleshoot connection, GPS lock, and sleep-mode issues. For personal guidance, WhatsApp our support team and we'll respond within a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the IP65 enclosure really enough for Indian outdoor conditions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, IP65 is dust-tight and protected against water jets from any direction, so it handles monsoon rain and dusty summers. Avoid full immersion; for extreme humidity areas, add a small silica gel sachet (not supplied) inside before sealing to extend life further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens during multiple cloudy days - will the tracker stop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 18650 cell can power the tracker for roughly 5 days without any sunlight based on a 15-minute interval. Across India's typical 6-month sunny-monsoon cycle, the panel keeps the cell topped up enough for continuous operation without external charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I change the 15-minute reporting interval?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The AI companion includes code snippets to change the interval. Shorter intervals drain the battery faster; the 15-minute default balances update frequency with the 6-month outdoor life. Longer intervals can stretch battery duration even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUltra compact solar-charged ESP32-C3 BLE tag sends GPS location every 15 minutes. 6-month outdoor life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat's in this kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp32-c3-super-mini-development-board-hw-466ab-wifi-ble-risc-v-board\"\u003eESP32-C3 Super Mini\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/neo-6m-gps-module-with-built-in-antenna\"\u003eNEO-6M GPS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/6v-2w-solar-panel-for-diy-electronics-iot-projects\"\u003eSolar Panel 6V 1W\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp4056-1a-li-ion-charger-module-with-protection-micro-usb\"\u003eTP4056 Module\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/18650-cell-37v-2600mah-li-ion-battery\"\u003e18650 Cell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/capacitor-variety-pack-6-values-100nf-to-470uf-30-pieces\"\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/a\u003e x5\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp-wroom-32-breakout-board-pcb-55x52mm\"\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/a\u003e x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/waterproof-enclosure-ip65-abs-plastic-100x68x50mm-for-electronics\"\u003eIP65 Waterproof Enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soldering-kit-25w-with-solder-wire-flux-paste-compoden\"\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soldering-kit-25w-with-solder-wire-flux-paste-compoden\"\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is included in the ESP32-C3 Solar Asset Tracker Kit with ESP32?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The ESP32-C3 Solar Asset Tracker Kit with ESP32 includes all components needed: ESP32-C3 Super Mini, NEO-6M GPS, Solar Panel 6V 1W, TP4056 Module, 18650 Cell and more. 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