{"product_id":"kit-aquarium-temperature-monitor-kit-with-esp32-plus-led","title":"Aquarium Temperature Monitor Kit with ESP32 + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eESP32 Modbus RTU to TCP Bridge for Aquarium Temperature Monitoring\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 4-5 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modbus Protocol Bridging\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a robust aquarium temperature monitoring system that reads industrial-grade DS18B20 sensors over RS-485 and serves the data as a fully functional Modbus TCP server. This kit turns an ESP32 into a Modbus bridge, enabling remote monitoring of your aquarium from any device on your WiFi network — exactly how automation engineers integrate field sensors into SCADA and building management systems. If you have ever wanted to move beyond simple Arduino projects and dive into real industrial IoT, this is the bridge you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this project, you will have a working Modbus bridge that continuously reads two waterproof DS18B20 probes via a MAX485 transceiver and displays live temperatures on a crisp OLED screen. The ESP32 acts as a Modbus TCP server, exposing all sensor registers so that any Modbus master (Node-RED, custom Python script, or industrial HMI) can read the temperatures over your local network. No cloud, no subscriptions — just pure deterministic industrial protocol, exactly the way monitoring is done in professional aquaculture and HVAC systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplement Modbus RTU master communication on ESP32 with precise timing and register mapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure RS-485 physical layer using MAX485 transceiver, including biasing and termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpose sensor data via Modbus TCP server, fully compliant with the Modbus Application Protocol\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot industrial communication faults using the onboard OLED for real-time diagnostics\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\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAX485 RS485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS18B20 Probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120Ω Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\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 intermediate project is designed for CBSE Class 11–12 students pursuing computer science or electronics, B.Tech ECE\/EEE undergraduates wanting hands-on experience with industrial protocols, and Smart India Hackathon teams building automation prototypes. ATL Tinkering Lab mentors will find it a powerful tool to demonstrate real-world Modbus communication beyond basic sensor tutorials, while IIT\/NIT\/VIT\/BITS aspirants can use it to strengthen their practical project portfolio with a standard industrial skill.\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 if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included AI companion provides interactive debugging, register-level register checks, and Modbus frame analysis. If you still need a human, our engineers respond within hours on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need previous experience with Modbus or RS-485?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AI guide explains every concept from signal voltage levels to function codes. The kit assumes basic familiarity with Arduino IDE and uploading code to an ESP32; everything else is taught step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I monitor more than two temperature sensors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Modbus RTU bus can daisy-chain multiple DS18B20-based nodes. The ESP32 firmware is written to handle up to 32 registers, so you can easily expand to additional probes or sensors without changing the core logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this work without a WiFi router or internet connection?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ESP32 creates its own WiFi access point in station mode, allowing you to connect a laptop or phone directly to the Modbus TCP server. 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