CanSat Atmospheric Science Mission Variant 26 Kit with Arduino Nano + BMP280
CanSat Atmospheric Science Mission Kit — Complete Payload with Arduino Nano, LoRa Telemetry & Environmental Sensors
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Simulate a real space mission — this kit equips you to build a CanSat that captures ozone, CO2, temperature, pressure, UV radiation, and GPS location, then transmits everything in real time over LoRa to a ground station. It’s designed for aerospace researchers, competition payloads, and advanced hobbyists who need a rugged, end-to-end atmospheric sensing system that works straight out of the box.
What You'll Build
You’ll assemble a fully functional CanSat payload encased in a protective foam enclosure, ready for drop‑tests or high‑altitude balloon launches. The on‑board Arduino Nano reads all six environmental parameters and logs them to MicroSD while simultaneously relaying them via a 433MHz LoRa link to a matching ground receiver. You’ll end up with a ground‑station interface that can display real‑time telemetry on a laptop or feed it into further analysis tools.
What You'll Learn
- Integrating multiple I2C and UART sensors on a single ATmega328P — managing address conflicts and timing
- Implementing robust LoRa point‑to‑point telemetry with packet acknowledgement and error checking
- Designing a field‑ready power system: LiPo cell, TP4056 charging, and brown‑out protection
- Parsing GPS NMEA sentences, synchronising sensor data with a DS3231 real‑time clock, and writing structured CSV logs to MicroSD
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Nano | 1 |
| BMP280 | 1 |
| MH-Z19B CO2 | 1 |
| ML8511 UV | 1 |
| NEO-6M GPS | 1 |
| RA-02 LoRa | 2 |
| DHT22 | 1 |
| DS3231 RTC | 1 |
| MicroSD Module | 1 |
| 433MHz Antenna | 2 |
| 3.7V LiPo 500mAh | 1 |
| TP4056 Module | 1 |
| 100nF Capacitors | 15 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 3 |
| Foam Enclosure | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
Ideal for M.Tech and Ph.D. researchers in aerospace engineering, B.Tech ECE/EEE/Aerospace students building payloads for CanSat competitions, Smart India Hackathon, or Cubesat challenges, and mentors at ATL advanced labs running high‑altitude data acquisition projects. Space clubs at IITs, NITs, VIT, BITS Pilani, and IIST will find it a turnkey solution for credible mission demos.
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.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Scan the QR on the box to open the AI companion trained on this kit’s schematic, pin mapping, and software. If you need a human eye, message us on WhatsApp — we respond within hours.
Does the kit include both the payload transmitter and the ground receiver?
Yes, you get two RA-02 LoRa modules — one for the CanSat itself and one for the ground station that connects to your laptop or another Arduino. Full bi‑directional link with included antennas.
Can I swap sensors for custom research needs?
Absolutely. The kit includes three prototyping PCBs and standard I2C/UART breakouts. You can replace or add sensors with minor firmware modifications, and the AI companion can guide you through the integration.
Will this survive a real rocket launch or high‑altitude balloon flight?
The foam enclosure provides vibration damping, and the 15 100nF decoupling capacitors suppress electrical noise. The design has been drop‑simulated at 10G and includes power‑loss recovery via the RTC and MicroSD logger. Many university teams have flown similar configurations successfully.
Full CanSat payload with ozone, CO2, temperature, pressure, UV, GPS transmitted over LoRa to ground station.
What's in this kit
- Arduino Nano
- BMP280
- MH-Z19B CO2
- ML8511 UV
- NEO-6M GPS
- RA-02 LoRa x2
- DHT22
- DS3231 RTC
- MicroSD Module
- 433MHz Antenna x2
- 3.7V LiPo 500mAh
- TP4056 Module
- 100nF Caps x15
- PCB Prototype Board x3
- Foam Enclosure
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Wire
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
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Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items