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Forum Team,

The article listed below details what I want to accomplish. However, a cellular component to connect the device to an app and provide a uniqueID or address for each instance, for tracking via GPS, is not possible within the implementation.

https://www.instructables.com/Tiny-GPS- ... _page=true

After chatting with the makers of the above components, I was instructed to contact this organization because of the cellular component and the unique address requirements. Which components should I purchase to begin building my prototype? Thank you in advance!

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To build a GPS tracker without a cellular component for connectivity and unique ID/address tracking, you can consider using alternative technologies such as Bluetooth or LoRa. These options would allow you to track the device's location and communicate with it using other means. Here's a list of components you can purchase from Adafruit to build your prototype:

1. Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express: This is a Bluetooth and BLE-enabled development board that can serve as the main controller for your GPS tracker. It has built-in USB and battery charging capabilities.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/4062

2. Adafruit Ultimate GPS Breakout - 66 channel: This GPS module can provide accurate location information to your tracker. It supports standard NMEA data output and can be easily interfaced with the Feather board.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/746

3. Adafruit FeatherWing OLED - 128x32 OLED: This OLED display can be used to show real-time GPS information on the device itself, such as latitude, longitude, and other relevant data.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2900

4. Adafruit FeatherWing RFM95W LoRa Radio - 900MHz: If you want to implement long-range communication capabilities, you can add this LoRa radio FeatherWing. It allows for low-power, long-range communication between devices.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3231

5. Adafruit Lithium Ion Polymer Battery: To power your GPS tracker, you'll need a rechargeable battery. Adafruit offers a variety of options depending on your desired capacity and size.

https://www.adafruit.com/product/258

6. Miscellaneous Components: You will also need some wires, soldering equipment, and a small enclosure to protect your prototype.

Remember, without a cellular component, you won't have real-time tracking or the ability to connect to an app directly. However, with Bluetooth or LoRa, you can establish a connection between the tracker and a nearby device (such as a smartphone or gateway) to retrieve the tracker's location data when in range.

Please note that it's essential to review the specifications, tutorials, and documentation provided by Adafruit for each component to ensure compatibility and to understand the programming requirements for your specific project.

And if you need Arduino GPS library, you can get help from here: https://www.theengineeringprojects.com/ ... oteus.html

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Good morning Barshatriplee,

Thank you! The information you provided is very well thought out and complete. I appreciate your expertise and attention to detail. I am new to this space and I am learning more as I go. Thank you again for your time and effort!

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Lastly,

Where can I purchase, “small enclosures to protect the prototype?” Thank you in advance!

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