Arduino Nano POV Wand Kit: Write Floating Text in Air
Arduino Nano POV Wand Kit: Write Floating Text in Thin Air
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Wave this wand and watch letters appear as if by magic. The Persistence of Vision Wand Kit turns your swift hand motions into glowing messages that hang in the air. Kids and curious beginners will delight in seeing their names, school cheers, or secret messages float mid-wave - a perfect blend of art and electronics.
What You'll Build
Assemble a handheld wand with a row of 8 bright LEDs that flash in precise patterns. When you wave it through the air, your brain's persistence of vision fuses those flashes into a steady text display - no screen needed. In just a few hours, you'll have a working POV wand that can display names, numbers, or custom symbols, ready to show off to friends and family.
What You'll Learn
- How persistence of vision turns rapid flashes into readable text
- Arduino Nano programming and controlling multiple LEDs with precise timing
- Reading motion data from the MPU6050 accelerometer/gyroscope to detect wand swings
- Building a portable, battery-powered electronic gadget from scratch
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Nano | 1 |
| 5mm LED Assorted | 8 |
| MPU6050 | 1 |
| 220? Resistors | 10 |
| 4.7k? Resistors | 5 |
| 400-pt Breadboard | 1 |
| M-M Wires | 20 |
| 9V Battery Snap | 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
Ideal for school students starting their electronics journey - fits CBSE Class 5-8 science projects, ATL Tinkering Lab challenges, and early robotics club activities. Parents searching for a hands-on screen-free activity will love watching their child's face light up as the wand writes their name in glowing letters. Also a great gift for curious kids aged 5-15 who enjoy building things that move and light up.
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?
Row of 8 LEDs flashes letters when waved quickly. Persistence of vision creates floating text in air.
What's in this kit
- Arduino Nano
- 5mm LED Assorted x8
- MPU6050
- 220? Resistors x10
- 4.7k? Resistors x5
- 400-pt Breadboard
- M-M Wires x20
- 9V Battery Snap
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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