CubeSat Power Budget Simulator Kit with Arduino Nano + Sensor
CubeSat Power Budget Simulator Kit — Master EPS Design with Arduino Nano and Solar Sensing
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Your own desktop CubeSat power subsystem, right on a breadboard. This kit lets you step into the shoes of a satellite electrical engineer, simulating how a solar panel charges a battery through a charge controller while the INA219 captures every milliamp and millivolt. Whether you’re preparing for Smart India Hackathon’s space challenge, a CBSE Class 12 physics investigatory project, or an aerospace-focused B.Tech lab, you’ll leave with real data and a physical intuition for how small satellites stay alive in orbit.
What You'll Build
A functional EPS (Electrical Power Subsystem) simulator that runs on an Arduino Nano. The 6V solar panel charges a 3.7V LiPo battery via a TP4056 protection module, exactly like a CubeSat’s solar array feeds its power bus. The INA219 sensor reads voltage, current, and power in real time, and the OLED display scrolls through live metrics. You’ll adjust lighting angles, watch charging curves, and calculate your power budget margin — the same way mission designers decide which payloads can run simultaneously.
What You'll Learn
- Configure the INA219 over I2C for high-side current and bus voltage measurement
- Program the Arduino Nano to poll sensor data and drive an SSD1306 OLED
- Simulate solar panel I-V characteristics and the TP4056’s charge termination behaviour
- Compute power budgets, energy margins, and duty cycles for a CubeSat load profile
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Nano | 1 |
| INA219 Power Sensor | 1 |
| 6V 1W Solar Panel | 1 |
| 3.7V LiPo 1000mAh | 1 |
| TP4056 Module | 1 |
| 0.96in OLED | 1 |
| 4.7kΩ Resistors | 5 |
| 100nF Caps | 5 |
| 830-pt Breadboard | 1 |
| M-M Wires | 20 |
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
Perfect for CBSE Class 11–12 students building a physics investigatory on solar power, B.Tech ECE/EEE undergraduates simulating EPS for a satellite subsystem, and teams entering Smart India Hackathon (SIH) with a space-themed problem statement. ATL Tinkering Lab mentors will find the breadboard-based assembly ideal for group workshops. If you’ve ever read a ISRO mission brief and wondered how the power team decides panel sizing, this kit makes the math tangible.
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 is an EPS and why simulate it on a breadboard?
The Electrical Power Subsystem manages energy generation, storage, and distribution on a spacecraft. Simulating it with real hardware lets you see how solar panels, charge controllers, and loads interact, building intuition that physics lectures alone can’t provide.
Can I use this kit for a college satellite team project?
Absolutely. The INA219 data can be logged to a serial monitor for power budget analysis, and the open-source Arduino code is easy to modify for custom loads or additional sensors. Many B.Tech final-year teams use this setup as a low-cost EPS testbed.
How do I read the OLED to calculate my power margin?
The display cycles through bus voltage, load current, and instantaneous power. By measuring these values under different “sunlight” conditions (lamp distance), you can compute energy generation vs. consumption and verify that your payloads stay within safe limits.
Does the kit include guidance for the AI companion?
Yes, the QR code on the box opens a project-specific assistant that provides wiring diagrams, code explanations, and debugging tips. It’s trained on the exact components in this kit, so you don’t waste time hunting for generic forum answers.
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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