Arduino Nano Accelerometer Launch Detector Kit: Build a Rocket Flight Data Recorder Triggered by G-Force

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

Launch a model rocket and capture every millisecond of its ascent - this kit automatically switches from standby to high-speed data recording the moment the ADXL345 accelerometer detects the sudden G-force spike of liftoff. The Arduino Nano timestamps each reading using the DS3231 real-time clock and saves to a microSD card, while the OLED displays live acceleration and mode status. It's the same principle used in real sounding rockets, translated into a classroom-ready project.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a compact, battery-powered flight recorder on a breadboard that listens for a launch event. Once the ADXL345 detects G-forces above your chosen threshold, it automatically starts logging timestamped X, Y, Z acceleration data to a microSD card. After the flight, simply eject the card to graph the rocket's boost, coast, and descent profiles on your computer.

What You'll Learn

• Calibrate a 3-axis accelerometer to detect a custom launch threshold
• Interface multiple I2C devices (ADXL345, OLED, RTC) on a single Arduino Nano
• Log timestamped sensor data to a microSD card in CSV format
• Analyze rocket flight dynamics using real accelerometer graphs

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Ideal for CBSE Class 11-12 students building physics investigatory projects, B.Tech ECE/EEE first-years exploring embedded data loggers, and ATL Tinkering Lab teams preparing for space-themed hackathons like Smart India Hackathon or rocketry challenges at IIT, NIT, and BITS fests. If you want to go beyond blinking LEDs and understand real-world sensor telemetry, this kit gets you there.

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.