Vehicle GPS Tracker Kit with Arduino Nano + LoRa
Track Your Herd in Real-Time with the Arduino LoRa GPS Collar Kit
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
This kit lets you build four rugged GPS collar tags that transmit animal location coordinates every five minutes via LoRa RF to a centralized gateway. The gateway processes the data and displays herd movement trails on a web dashboard. Ideal for dairy farms, nomadic herders, or research projects tracking cattle grazing patterns.
What You'll Build
You'll assemble 4 waterproof collar tags using Arduino Nano and NEO-6M GPS modules, each powered by an 18650 battery with efficient buck regulation. The RA-02 LoRa modules ensure long-range communication (up to 2-3 km line-of-sight) to a receiving gateway. That gateway, also built by you, pushes data to a web dashboard where you can see each animal's path in real time.
What You'll Learn
- Assembling a LoRa-based wireless sensor network and managing point-to-multipoint communication
- Interfacing NEO-6M GPS with Arduino Nano and parsing NMEA sentences
- Designing low-power collar tags using TP4056 charging and LM2596 buck converters
- Building a gateway that forwards LoRa packets to a web dashboard for real-time visualization
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Nano | 4 |
| NEO-6M GPS Module | 4 |
| RA-02 LoRa Module | 5 |
| 433MHz Antenna | 5 |
| 18650 Li-ion Cell | 4 |
| TP4056 Charging Module | 4 |
| LM2596 Buck Converter | 4 |
| 100nF Capacitor | 20 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 5 |
| Waterproof Enclosure | 4 |
| Velcro Collar Strap | 4 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
Engineering students from B.Tech ECE/EEE, Smart India Hackathon teams, and agri-tech startups will find this kit ready for IoT livestock monitoring. Progressive dairy farmers and cooperatives exploring herd digitization can also deploy it directly.
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.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Open the AI companion through the QR code for step-by-step guidance specific to this kit. If you need human help, message us on WhatsApp and our support team will assist.
Can the LoRa range cover a large grazing area?
Line-of-sight range is about 2 km. For larger pastures, you can add a repeater node using the extra RA-02 module and prototype board included in the kit.
Does the gateway require internet?
Yes, the gateway sends data to a cloud dashboard. You will need a WiFi-enabled board like ESP8266 (not included) to bridge the LoRa receiver to the internet; we provide wiring diagrams and code.
Can I adapt the kit for tracking vehicles or other assets?
Absolutely. The collar design works for any moving object. Simply attach the enclosure with the Velcro strap to a vehicle, and the dashboard will log its route the same way.
Vehicle — GPS collar tag with RA-02 LoRa transmits location every 5 minutes. Gateway maps herd movement on web dashboard.
What's in this kit
- Arduino Nano x4
- NEO-6M GPS x4
- RA-02 LoRa x5
- 433MHz Antenna x5
- 18650 Cell x4
- TP4056 Module x4
- LM2596 Buck Converter x4
- 100nF Caps x20
- PCB Prototype Board x5
- Waterproof Enclosures x4
- Velcro Collar x4
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Wire
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
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Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items