{"product_id":"kit-balancing-platform-1-axis","title":"Balancing Platform 1-Axis Kit with Arduino Uno + MPU6050","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArduino 1-Axis Ball Balancing Platform: Real-Time PID Control with MPU6050\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 5-6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e PID Control \u0026amp; Feedback Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplement a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control loop in Arduino C++\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRead and fuse 6-axis IMU data from the MPU6050 over I2C communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrive a 12V DC motor bidirectionally with an L298N H-bridge and measure speed via an LM393 encoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTune PID gains (Kp, Ki, Kd) using response curves and achieve stable ball balancing with minimal overshoot\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 Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPU6050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL298N Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Motor 12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM393 Encoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\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\u003e1N4007 Diode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7kΩ 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\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V Adapter\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\u003eDesigned 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.\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 on the box to open the AI companion—it knows every wire, line of code, and tuning step for this exact kit. For personal help, our WhatsApp support team can view your photos and guide you back on track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I tune the PID constants to make the ball stop oscillating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included guide introduces the Ziegler-Nichols method, and the AI companion will suggest adjustments when you describe the oscillation pattern. Start by lowering Kp and increasing Kd slightly; the companion helps you iterate until settling time drops under 2 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this kit be used for a CBSE practical exam or B.Tech mini project submission?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The kit includes a project report template (PDF) covering the theory, circuit diagram, PID derivation, and observations. You can present the working platform as a live demo, which aligns perfectly with control systems or mechatronics course requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if the ball drifts to one end and never returns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat often indicates an offset in the MPU6050’s calibration or an integral windup issue. The AI companion will walk you through recalibrating the sensor’s zero-angle and adjusting the integral limit (Ki). 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