{"product_id":"detect-intruders-from-500m-away-arduino-lora-perimeter-sensor-kit","title":"Detect Intruders from 500m Away: Arduino LoRa Perimeter Sensor Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDetect Intruders from 500m Away with the Arduino LoRa Perimeter Sensor Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e building long-range wireless alarm systems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine your own silent sentry that tells you the instant someone crosses a remote boundary - no internet, no SIM card, just reliable radio waves. This LoRa Perimeter Sensor Node kit turns two Arduino Nano boards into a 500-metre motion alert system: a battery-powered PIR transmitter at the perimeter and a buzzer-equipped receiver that sounds the alarm when an intruder passes. Use it to secure a farm entrance, monitor a warehouse yard, or create a science fair project that demonstrates practical wireless communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will construct two separate but paired modules - a transmitter that stays vigilant with a HC-SR501 passive infrared sensor and an RA-02 LoRa module, and a receiver that listens for the alarm packet on the same 433MHz frequency and triggers an active buzzer. The transmitter runs on a 9V battery, making it truly portable, while the receiver can stay indoors plugged into USB. Tested in an open field, the kit achieves a reliable 500-metre line-of-sight range, giving you real-time intrusion alerts without any monthly fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing HC-SR501 PIR motion sensors and tuning their sensitivity for outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgramming RA-02 LoRa modules for simplex point-to-point communication using the Arduino IDE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplementing a state-machine logic to avoid false alarms and ensure reliable alerting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigning low-power embedded nodes that run for hours on a common 9V battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRA-02 LoRa Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHC-SR501 PIR Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e433MHz Helical Antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Buzzer 5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Ceramic Capacitor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-Point Solderless Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale-to-Male Jumper Wire 20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit suits CBSE Class 12 students building physics investigatory projects on wireless communication, B.Tech ECE\/EEE first-year students prototyping LoRa for Smart India Hackathon, ATL Tinkering Lab mentors looking for a ready-made long-range sensor demonstration, and hobbyists around Bengaluru wanting to add security to farmhouses. The breadboard-based assembly suits intermediate makers who have tried basic Arduino before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat range can I expect from this LoRa kit in a typical Indian environment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn open fields with clear line of sight, easily 500 meters. Inside a school building with concrete walls, range reduces to about 50-100 meters. The antenna placement and elevation matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo the two Arduino Nano boards come pre-programmed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, you'll upload the provided open-source code yourself. The AI companion walks you through every step, and the code is well commented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I add more PIR sensors to expand coverage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the receiver code can be modified to listen for multiple node IDs, but this base kit includes one transmitter. Additional Arduino Nano and LoRa modules are available separately on Compoden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the 433MHz LoRa module legal to use in India for hobby projects?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. 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