Real-Time GPS Tracking Using Raspberry Pi and Ublox NEO-6M GPS Module - Python Language

Here is an example of a Python code for GPS tracking using a Raspberry Pi and a GPS module:

This code uses the serial library to read data from the GPS module. The GPS module is connected to the Raspberry Pi using the UART port (usually /dev/ttyS0) and the baud rate is set to 9600. The code continuously reads the GPS data from the module and prints it to the console. The data includes information such as latitude, longitude, time, and date.

For this project, you will need the following electronic items:

1. A Raspberry Pi (Model B or later)
2. GPS module (e.g. Ublox NEO-6M)
3. USB to TTL serial cable or converter
4. Jumper Wires
5. Power supply
6. A breadboard (Optional)

The GPS module is a device that can determine the location of a device using satellite signals. It has several pins such as VCC, GND, TX, and RX. The VCC pin needs to be connected to the 3.3V or 5V pin on the Raspberry Pi, the GND pin needs to be connected to the GND pin on the Raspberry Pi, and the TX and RX pins need to be connected to the RX and TX pins on the Raspberry Pi.

Here is a sample circuit diagram explanation for the setup:

In the circuit diagram, the GPS module is connected to the Raspberry Pi using a USB to TTL serial cable, the VCC pin is connected to the 3.3V or 5V pin, the GND pin is connected to the GND pin, and the TX and RX pins are connected to the RX and TX pins on the Raspberry Pi.

For the Raspberry Pi, you will also need a USB to TTL serial cable or converter to connect the GPS module to the UART port of the Raspberry Pi. You can also use a breadboard to connect the GPS module to the Raspberry Pi using jumper wires.

You can use the USB to TTL serial cable or converter to connect the GPS module to the Raspberry Pi. The cable or converter has a USB connector on one end, and on the other end, it has 4 pins, namely VCC, GND, TX, and RX. The VCC pin needs to be connected to the 3.3V pin on the Raspberry Pi, the GND pin needs to be connected to the GND pin on the Raspberry Pi, and the TX and RX pins need to be connected to the RX and TX pins on the Raspberry Pi.

Alternatively, you can use a breadboard to connect the GPS module to the Raspberry Pi using jumper wires. Connect the VCC pin of the GPS module to the 3.3V pin on the Raspberry Pi, the GND pin of the GPS module to the GND pin on the Raspberry Pi, and the TX and RX pins of the GPS module to the RX and TX pins on the Raspberry Pi respectively.

Please note that the above-explained code, circuit diagram and electronic items are sample and might need some adjustments based on your requirement and hardware.

Also, it is important to check the compatibility of the GPS module with the Raspberry Pi and also the baud rate of the module and set it accordingly in the code before running it on the Raspberry Pi.