Crane Trolley and Hoist Controller Kit with Arduino Mega + Stepper Motor
Build a 3-Axis Mini Gantry Crane with Arduino Mega & Stepper Motors
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Imagine a mini industrial crane on your desk picking and placing objects at your command. This kit lets you build a functional gantry crane with an XY trolley and Z-axis hoist, all joystick-controlled. Three NEMA 17 steppers, an Arduino Mega, and a CNC shield create a precise motion platform for learning multi-axis automation.
What You'll Build
You’ll assemble a tabletop crane that responds to joystick input to move a grabber within its work area. The 0.96-inch OLED displays coordinates or motor speeds, and the CNC shield keeps wiring tidy. A 12V 3A power supply runs the system; watch the trolley glide and the hoist operate like an industrial crane in miniature.
What You'll Learn
- Multi-axis stepper motor coordination using the AccelStepper library on Arduino Mega
- Interfacing an analog joystick to control speed and direction for three independent axes
- Setting up A4988 drivers on a CNC shield for current limiting and microstepping
- Programming an I2C OLED display to show crane position, status, and sensor feedback
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Mega 2560 | 1 |
| NEMA 17 Stepper | 3 |
| A4988 Driver | 3 |
| CNC Shield V3 | 1 |
| Dual-Axis Joystick | 1 |
| 0.96in OLED | 1 |
| 12V 3A PSU | 1 |
| 100nF Caps | 15 |
| M-M Wires | 25 |
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 |
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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