Simulate Space-Induced Disorientation with the Arduino Uno & MPU6050 Gyroscope Kit

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

This kit recreates the vestibular disorientation astronauts experience during spin, using a motor-driven MPU6050 sensor whose angular velocity readings are displayed in real time on a crisp 0.96-inch OLED. It's a hands-on space simulation project perfect for rocketry clubs, CBSE physics practicals, or anyone curious about how the human body reacts to rotation in microgravity. Within 3-4 hours, you'll go from unboxing to a functional demo that sets off the disorientation alarm when velocity crosses a threshold.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a breadboard circuit that spins an MPU6050 gyroscope module using a DC motor and L298N driver. The Arduino Uno continuously reads angular velocity from the sensor and drives the OLED to display instantaneous and accumulated rotational speed. When the accumulated angular velocity exceeds a simulated disorientation threshold, the OLED flashes a warning, demonstrating how cosmonauts lose spatial awareness after prolonged rotation.

What You'll Learn

• Calibrating an MPU6050 gyroscope for precise angular velocity readings.
• Driving a DC motor with an L298N H-bridge and integrating motor control with sensor feedback.
• Displaying real-time sensor data on a 0.96-inch OLED using I2C communication.
• Programming conditional logic for a simulated disorientation alarm based on accumulated velocity.

Kit Contents

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Who This Kit Is For

This kit targets intermediate learners interested in space technology, including CBSE Class 11-12 students preparing for physics projects, B.Tech ECE/EEE undergraduates prototyping sensor systems, and ATL Tinkering Lab members exploring space physiology. It's also ideal for Smart India Hackathon teams developing health monitoring for astronauts, and rocketry clubs at IIT/NIT/VIT/BITS campuses looking for a compelling demo of inertial measurement.

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.