Build Your Own Portable GPS Asset Tracker with Raspberry Pi Zero

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Asset tracking is the backbone of modern logistics, but you can build your own compact logger with this kit. Using a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a NEO-6M GPS module, you’ll create a device that records latitude, longitude, and UTC timestamps every 30 seconds to a CSV file on a microSD card — all powered by a USB power bank. The result is a personal black-box tracker for vehicles, backpacks, or even a school science experiment that logs movement across Bengaluru traffic or a remote field trip.

What You'll Build

A fully functional GPS data logger no larger than a credit card. Once assembled and assigned a suitable power source, it silently records timestamped coordinates to a replaceable microSD card. You can later import the CSV into Google Earth to replay the path, or analyze it with Python in Jupyter Notebooks to calculate speed and distance. The core script runs automatically on boot, so it’s ready to deploy anywhere.

What You'll Learn

• Interfacing a NEO-6M GPS module over UART with Python on a headless Linux board
• Parsing raw NMEA sentences and extracting latitude, longitude, and time
• Automating periodic data logging to a CSV file using a systemd service
• Troubleshooting serial communication issues and improving GPS signal reception with an active antenna

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

CBSE Class 11–12 students working on physics or computer science practicals will find the logging script a straightforward Python extension. B.Tech ECE/EEE first- and second-year learners can use it for embedded systems mini-projects. Smart India Hackathon teams needing rapid prototyping of asset monitoring solutions, and ATL Tinkering Labs exploring IoT fundamentals will also appreciate the no-solder assembly and clear documentation.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every 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.