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Learn to create and analyze GPS log files by building a GPS tracker using a Raspberry Pi Pico W and Adafruit Ultimate GPS module in this 53-minute tutorial. Take a practical road trip to gather real GPS data and discover how to generate KML files for viewing your logged GPS coordinates on Google Earth. Master the hardware setup including the Raspberry Pi Pico W, Adafruit Ultimate GPS sensor, optional external antenna, and button battery for faster GPS fixes. Explore the complete process from data collection during actual travel to file formatting and visualization. Gain hands-on experience with GPS data logging techniques, file management, and geographic data visualization tools. Perfect for makers and electronics enthusiasts interested in location tracking projects, embedded systems programming, and practical applications of GPS technology in DIY projects.
