{"product_id":"kit-atl-microplastics-detection-demo","title":"ATL Microplastics Detection Demo","description":"\u003ch1\u003eATL Microplastics Detection Demo Kit – Make Microplastics Visible with Arduino and UV Fluorescence\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 Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmental Sensing \u0026amp; UV Fluorescence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMicroplastics are invisible pollutants that contaminate our water bodies. This kit turns a global environmental crisis into a tangible classroom experiment—students build a working Arduino detector that makes fluorescent particles glow under 395nm UV light and measures intensity changes after filtration. It is a direct, hands-on introduction to optical sensing and environmental monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will assemble a complete microplastics detection station. Three UV LEDs illuminate water samples in the provided jars, causing any fluorescent particles to emit visible light. An LDR (light-dependent resistor) captures the glow intensity, which is processed by the Arduino Nano and displayed on the 0.96-inch OLED screen. By comparing readings before and after simple filtration, you quantify the reduction in fluorescence—a direct analog to how real-world microplastic pollution is tracked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow UV fluorescence works as a detection method for micro- and nano-scale particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReading analog LDR values with Arduino and mapping them to meaningful intensity numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConstructing a stable optical measurement circuit using resistors and a breadboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplying the scientific method: control sample vs. filtered sample comparison and data logging\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\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV LED 395nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiniUSB Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Sample Jars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\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\u003eDesigned for ATL Tinkering Labs, CBSE Class 11-12 physics and environmental science projects, B.Tech 1st-year ECE\/EEE demonstrations, and Smart India Hackathon water quality prototypes. It fits naturally into the curriculum for students aged 10–15 who want to see how electronics meets environmental science—no prior soldering or coding experience required.\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\u003eScan the QR code included with the kit to access our AI companion, which has step‑by‑step instructions specific to this project. If you still need human help, WhatsApp us – we typically answer within a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need any extra equipment or tools?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The kit includes the Arduino Nano, all electronic components, breadboard, wires, and the water sample jars. You only need a computer with a USB port to upload the code – no soldering, no external power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I prepare the water samples for the experiment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFill one jar with tap water (control), one with pond, river, or drain water, and leave the third jar empty. After measuring the raw sample’s UV fluorescence, pour it through a fine cloth or coffee filter and measure again. The drop in LDR reading demonstrates particle removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this kit detect real microplastics in drinking water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt demonstrates the core optical principle used in research labs: UV‑excited fluorescence and intensity comparison before and after filtration. 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