{"product_id":"kit-fitness-step-counter-kit-with-arduino-mega-plus-mpu6050","title":"Fitness Step Counter Kit with Arduino Mega + MPU6050","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFitness Step Counter Kit with Arduino Mega + MPU6050 — Tune Your Quadcopter into Peak Performance\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 Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e PID control and drone stabilisation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThink of this kit as a fitness regime for your quadcopter — a guided workout that gets its roll, pitch and yaw reflexes into perfect shape. Using the Arduino Mega and MPU6050 IMU, you will implement a real-time PID stabilisation loop that turns a basic F450 frame into a rock-steady hovering machine. More than a build, this is your introduction to the control algorithm that powers almost every modern drone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will assemble a fully functional quadcopter stabilisation system. At the core, the Arduino Mega reads attitude data from the MPU6050, runs a PID calculation, and commands four ESCs to spin brushless motors with corrections in real time. The result is a drone that counters every wobble and holds its attitude — exactly the behaviour you see in high-end flight controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire and calibrate an MPU6050 IMU with an Arduino Mega to obtain clean roll, pitch and yaw angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplement a complete PID control loop in C++ and tune proportional, integral and derivative gains for aggressive yet stable response\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure and synchronise four ESCs with brushless motors, calibrating throttle range and direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrate NRF24L01 radio modules for manual override and live data telemetry from the drone\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\u003eArduino Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPU6050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESC 30A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushless Motor 2204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF450 Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3S LiPo 2200mAh\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\u003eNRF24L01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\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\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\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\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\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\u003eIf you are a CBSE Class 11–12 student exploring control systems for a science fair, a B.Tech ECE\/EEE undergraduate tackling a Smart India Hackathon drone challenge, or a member of an ATL Tinkering Lab wanting a hands-on flight dynamics project, this kit connects the dots. It demands basic familiarity with Arduino coding, but the AI build companion demystifies PID tuning one step at a time.\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 a conversational AI companion that knows this kit’s wiring, calibration and PID code. You can also send photos and queries via WhatsApp for direct help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the LiPo battery safe for a first-time drone builder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a 3S LiPo with an XT60 connector and a buck converter to protect the Arduino. The build guide explains safe charging, storage and connection order — follow it carefully, and there is minimal risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I tune the PID values so the quadcopter doesn’t oscillate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AI companion walks you through a systematic tuning process: set all gains to zero, increase P until you see fast oscillation, add D to dampen it, then bring in a small I to eliminate steady-state error. You will test with the drone tethered for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I upgrade this to a fully autonomous flight later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Once the stabilisation loop runs, you can layer on GPS and waypoint navigation using spare Arduino I\/O and the NRF24L01 telemetry link. 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