Arduino 1-Axis Ball Balancing Platform: Real-Time PID Control with MPU6050

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

This kit turns an Arduino Uno and an MPU6050 gyroscope/accelerometer into a physical demonstration of closed-loop control. You’ll build a motorized beam that continuously tilts to keep a rolling ball dead-center, governed by a real-time PID algorithm. It’s a hands-on way to see how drones hover, robotic arms hold position, and industrial conveyors maintain alignment—all on your table.

What You'll Build

You’ll assemble the beam mechanism, mount the MPU6050 sensor, and wire everything to the Arduino via the L298N motor driver and LM393 encoder. After uploading the code and calibrating the PID constants (Kp, Ki, Kd), you’ll watch the ball sway, overshoot, and then lock into a stable balance. The 0.96-inch OLED displays live tilt angle and control effort, giving you a transparent view of the algorithm’s corrective actions as they happen.

What You'll Learn

• Implement a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control loop in Arduino C++
• Read and fuse 6-axis IMU data from the MPU6050 over I2C communication
• Drive a 12V DC motor bidirectionally with an L298N H-bridge and measure speed via an LM393 encoder
• Tune PID gains (Kp, Ki, Kd) using response curves and achieve stable ball balancing with minimal overshoot

Kit Contents

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Who This Kit Is For

Designed for CBSE Class 11-12 students creating physics or CS projects, B.Tech ECE/EEE undergraduates tackling control systems lab work, and participants of Smart India Hackathon prototyping self-balancing vehicles. ATL Tinkering Labs will find it a perfect module for introducing feedback control, while hobbyists at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS Pilani can use it to deepen their understanding of embedded PID implementation.

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.