Build a Robot That Knows Where It's Going — Arduino Odometry Kit with Speed Encoder

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 intermediate robotics kit turns an Arduino Uno into a dead reckoning navigator. The LM393 optical encoders count every wheel rotation, feeding data to an algorithm that continuously estimates how far the robot has travelled and how much it has turned. It is the perfect project for anyone who wants to build a self‑tracking wheeled robot without relying on GPS or cameras.

What You'll Build

A differential‑drive robot on a 2WD chassis that logs its estimated position and heading in real time on a 0.96‑inch OLED. You'll watch it update travel distance and angle as it moves across the floor — just like the dead reckoning systems inside warehouse robots, autonomous rovers, and delivery platforms.

What You'll Learn

• Reading quadrature encoder signals from LM393 sensors to track wheel revolutions precisely.
• Implementing a dead reckoning algorithm that fuses left‑ and right‑motor encoder counts into Δx, Δy, and heading θ.
• Driving differential drive robots smoothly with an L298N motor controller, including basic speed regulation.
• Interfacing an SSD1306 OLED to display live odometry data: total distance, current heading angle, and X‑Y coordinates.

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

CBSE Class 11‑12 students building a robotics investigatory project will find all the components and logic needed to demonstrate dead reckoning. First‑year B.Tech ECE/EEE undergraduates can use it to reinforce encoder and PID control concepts, while ATL Tinkering Labs and clubs preparing for Smart India Hackathon get a ready‑to‑assemble platform for indoor navigation challenges.

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.