Automated Phenotyping Kit with Arduino Mega
Automated Phenotyping Platform Kit with Arduino Mega - Build an NDVI Plant Canopy Scanner
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
With this kit, you'll construct a motorized XY scanning platform that systematically captures spectral reflectance data across plant canopies-pixel by pixel-using the 18-channel AS7265x sensor. The result is a georeferenced NDVI map that reveals crop health, stress patterns, and biomass distribution, exactly like commercial phenotyping systems used in precision agriculture research.
What You'll Build
A fully automated, belt-driven scanner that moves a spectral sensor over a 0.5 m� plant area, logging timestamped reflectance readings to microSD. You'll export the CSV, apply the NDVI formula, and generate false-colour maps in QGIS or Python-ready for correlation with yield, disease, or irrigation data.
What You'll Learn
- Calibrating a multi-spectral imaging system using the AS7265x 18-channel sensor for accurate vegetation indices.
- Programming stepper motor acceleration profiles with A4988 drivers and CNC shield to achieve smooth, vibration-free movement.
- Timing data acquisition precisely with RTC and synchronizing spectral readings with XY coordinates for georeferencing.
- Assembling a robust mechanical frame using GT2 belts and pulleys, and soldering noise-filter capacitors to ensure clean sensor signals.
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Mega 2560 | 1 |
| NEMA 17 Stepper | 2 |
| A4988 Driver | 2 |
| AS7265x Sensor | 1 |
| DS3231 RTC | 1 |
| MicroSD Module | 1 |
| CNC Shield V3 | 1 |
| 12V 3A PSU | 1 |
| 100nF Caps | 10 |
| M3 Bolts+Nuts | 20 |
| GT2 Belt 1m | 2 |
| GT2 Pulley | 2 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 2 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 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
This kit is built for agri-tech researchers, M.Tech/PhD students in agricultural engineering, and founders validating phenotyping startups. It's ideal for projects at ICAR labs, IIT Kharagpur's AgriExcellence, or precision farming pilots under RKVY-RAFTAAR schemes-anywhere high-throughput plant trait analysis is needed without six-figure commercial scanners.
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?
Access the AI companion through the QR code, which walks you through each assembly stage with text and diagrams. If you prefer human help, message us on WhatsApp for direct support from our engineering team.
Can this kit scan entire greenhouse trays automatically?
Yes. By programming the CNC shield with a grid pattern in G-code, the scanner moves row by row, pauses for a spectral reading every 2 cm, and logs all data to SD. A 10�10 grid finishes in under 3 minutes.
How do I convert the spectral data into NDVI?
The AI companion provides ready-to-use Python scripts that read the CSV, extract the 810nm (NIR) and 650nm (red) intensities, compute NDVI per location, and render a heatmap with matplotlib-no manual formula work needed.
Is the mechanical assembly difficult without a workshop?
All structural parts join with M3 bolts and t-nuts; no drilling or cutting required. You only need to solder a few decoupling capacitors and the sensor header, for which we supply clear magnified diagrams.
Stepper-driven XY scanner with AS7265x spectral sensor images plant canopy row by row to build NDVI map.
What's in this kit
- Arduino Mega 2560
- NEMA 17 Stepper x2
- A4988 Driver x2
- AS7265x Sensor
- DS3231 RTC
- MicroSD Module
- CNC Shield V3
- 12V 3A PSU
- 100nF Caps x10
- M3 Bolts+Nuts x20
- GT2 Belt 1m x2
- GT2 Pulley x2
- PCB Prototype Board x2
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Wire
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit - 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo - 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
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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