Build an Escape Velocity Calculator with Arduino Uno – Learn Rocket Science as You Code

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Ever wondered how fast you’d need to travel to break free from Mars’ gravity? With this kit, you’ll build a calculator that tells you — just press a button to select a planet and the OLED screen instantly displays escape velocity, surface gravity, and radius. It’s a real physics engine in your hands, built from scratch with an Arduino and an OLED display.

What You'll Build

You’ll assemble a compact, battery-powered device that reads button inputs to select from a list of planets, performs gravity and velocity calculations using physics formulas, and outputs the results on a crisp 0.96-inch OLED. Every part is included, so you can go from opening the box to running your first space simulation in under two hours.

What You'll Learn

• How to interface an OLED display with Arduino using the I2C protocol
• Reading digital inputs from tactile buttons and implementing debounce logic
• Coding physics formulas (escape velocity v = √(2gR), surface gravity g = GM/R²) in C++
• Structuring a multi-screen menu system that responds to button presses and updates the display

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This kit is perfect for CBSE Class 8-10 students who want to see physics concepts come alive through electronics, ATL Tinkering Lab members building their first space-themed project, and young space enthusiasts eager to learn coding by creating a real rocket-science calculator. No prior Arduino experience is needed — the build companion guides every step.

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.