Realistic Analogue Gauge on TFT with Arduino and MPU6050 — Smooth Needle Animation 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.

Transform raw motion data into a responsive analogue gauge that mimics the needle in a car dashboard. This kit combines an MPU6050 inertial measurement unit with a 1.8-inch TFT to render tilt angle as smooth mechanical movement, introducing real-world sensor fusion and display graphics in one project.

What You'll Build

A handheld tilt-sensitive gauge that reacts instantly to wrist rotation. As you tilt the board, the needle glides across the dial face with weighted interpolation — no stutter, no jumps. The display shows both an animated pointer and a digital angle readout, letting you demonstrate pitch or roll measurement just like industrial inclinometers.

What You'll Learn

• Interfacing the MPU6050 over I2C and reading 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope data
• Converting raw acceleration into a stable tilt angle using trigonometric formulas and complementary filtering
• Rendering custom gauge graphics on an ST7735 TFT with the TFT_eSPI library, including dial arcs and animated needles
• Implementing exponential moving average and interpolation to eliminate noise and create fluid mechanical motion

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Designed for students who want to move beyond blinking LEDs. CBSE Class 11-12 learners can use it for a standout physics or computer science investigatory project. B.Tech ECE/EEE undergraduates will appreciate a ready-to-run sensor fusion and display integration module. ATL Tinkering Lab members and Smart India Hackathon teams can quickly prototype inclinometer-based concepts without chasing components.

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.