{"product_id":"kit-exoskeleton-shoulder-assist","title":"Exoskeleton Shoulder Assist Kit with ESP32 + MPU6050","description":"\u003ch1\u003eExoskeleton Shoulder Assist Kit with ESP32 + MPU6050 – Cut Overhead Fatigue with Motion‑Activated Servo Lift\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-25 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wearable Robotics \u0026amp; IMU‑based Motor Control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine reaching up to change a lightbulb, paint a ceiling, or stock a high shelf and feeling a gentle mechanical assist that takes the strain off your shoulder. This kit delivers that reality. You build a wearable exoskeleton that pairs two MPU6050 inertial sensors with a pair of high‑torque MG996R servos; the moment your arm rises toward an overhead position, the servos pull calibrated cables to support your humerus, cutting the perceived load dramatically. Force‑sensitive resistors in the grip zone ensure the assist only engages when you are actually holding a tool, and an OLED screen gives real‑time angle and battery feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the build you will have a fully wearable, self‑contained shoulder assist unit. The 3D‑printed frame houses everything: two MG996R servos drive bowden‑style cables that run along your shoulder and bicep, while the PCA9685 servo driver and ESP32 run a fusion algorithm that interprets IMU data to decide when and how much torque to apply. The FSR 402 sensors under your fingers turn the assist on only during active tool use, preventing unintended movement. The OLED display cycles between angle readouts, assist level, and battery status. Velcro straps let you don and doff the device in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensor fusion with complementary filters to compute arm pitch angles from two MPU6050 IMU streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh‑torque servo programming via PCA9685 over I2C, including stall detection and load‑adaptive PWM mapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGraphical OLED dashboards using U8g2 to visualize real‑time IMU data, battery voltage, and assist triggers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower budget management: stepping down a 7.4 V LiPo to 6 V for servos and 3.3 V for the ESP32 without brownouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPU6050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMG996R Servo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCA9685 Servo Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFSR 402\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM2596 Buck Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4V LiPo 2000mAh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXT60 Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3D Printed Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelcro Straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis advanced kit matches B.Tech ECE\/EEE capstone projects at institutions like IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, and VIT, where students need a working wearable prototype for rehabilitation or industrial assist. Smart India Hackathon hardware track teams will find the IMU-servo loop ready to hack on day one, while professionals building ergonomic interventions for manufacturing lines can skip sourcing and go straight to testing on their shop floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code on the box to launch the AI companion or message us on WhatsApp. It knows every wire and line of code in this specific exoskeleton project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I modify the trigger threshold for the servos?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the firmware is open and well-commented. You can change the pitch angle trip point and the assist force curve in the code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the 3D printed frame one-size-fits-all?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is designed to fit most adult male arm circumferences; the adjustable Velcro straps and flexible PLA sections allow fine-tuning for a snug, comfortable fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does the battery last on a full charge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a 2000 mAh LiPo, expect about 4-5 hours of typical intermittent overhead assist use, depending on servo loading and OLED brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTwo MG996R servos and IMU feedback assist shoulder elevation for fatigue reduction during repetitive overhead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat's in this kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp32-30-pin-development-board-cp2102-wifi-bluetooth\"\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mpu6050-imu-module-6-axis-gyro-accelerometer-for-arduino\"\u003eMPU6050\u003c\/a\u003e x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mg996r-servo-high-torque-metal-gear-digital-servo\"\u003eMG996R Servo\u003c\/a\u003e x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pca9685-16-channel-12-bit-pwm-servo-driver-module-for-arduino-raspberry-pi\"\u003ePCA9685 Servo Driver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/05-inch-circular-force-sensor-fsr-compoden\"\u003eFSR 402\u003c\/a\u003e x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/096in-oled-display-128x64-i2cspi-for-arduino-raspberry-pi\"\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lm2596-buck-converter-step-down-voltage-regulator-module\"\u003eLM2596 Buck Converter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/74v-lipo-2000mah-battery-2s-20c-for-drones-diy\"\u003e7.4V LiPo 2000mAh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/xt60-connector-high-current-60a-gold-plated-connector-pair\"\u003eXT60 Connector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/capacitor-variety-pack-6-values-100nf-to-470uf-30-pieces\"\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/a\u003e x10\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/resistor-variety-pack-100-pcs-10-values-14w-carbon-film\"\u003e4.7kΩ Resistors\u003c\/a\u003e x5\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp-wroom-32-breakout-board-pcb-55x52mm\"\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/a\u003e x3\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/l293d-motor-driver-shield-for-arduino-drive-dc-stepper-motors\"\u003e3D Printed Frame\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/velcro-anti-static-wristband-esd-safe-compoden\"\u003eVelcro Straps\u003c\/a\u003e x4\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soldering-kit-25w-with-solder-wire-flux-paste-compoden\"\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soldering-kit-25w-with-solder-wire-flux-paste-compoden\"\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is included in the Exoskeleton Shoulder Assist Kit with ESP32 + MPU6050?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Exoskeleton Shoulder Assist Kit with ESP32 + MPU6050 includes all components needed: ESP32 Dev Board, MPU6050, MG996R Servo, PCA9685 Servo Driver, FSR 402 and more. 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