Accelerometer Launch Detector Kit with Arduino Nano – Record Rocket Flight Data Automatically

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

Most model rockets fly blind. With this kit, you’ll build a tiny onboard flight recorder that stays asleep until launch, then wakes at the G-force spike and logs altitude, time, and acceleration to a MicroSD card. No toggle switches, no remote control—just automatic flight data capture, perfect for rocketry clubs, science fairs, and aerospace tinkering.

What You'll Build

A self-contained payload module that mounts inside your model rocket’s nose cone or payload bay. On the pad, the system detects motion and begins logging only when a sudden acceleration exceeds 2g—your launch threshold. The OLED displays real-time G-force and recording status; after recovery, you can pop the MicroSD into a computer and analyse the flight profile.

What You'll Learn

• Detect and threshold analog accelerometer data using the ADXL345 I2C protocol
• Timestamp flight events precisely with a DS3231 real-time clock
• Store structured sensor data on a MicroSD card in CSV format
• Design a state machine that transitions from standby to recording to post-flight automatically

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Ideal for high school students (CBSE Class 11-12 physics projects), B.Tech first-year electronics labs, ATL Tinkering Lab mentors running rocketry workshops, and Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping payload systems. If you’ve launched a basic rocket and want to capture real flight data, this kit bridges the gap between model rocketry and instrumentation.

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.