Fitness Step Counter Plus Kit with Arduino Uno + MPU6050 — Build a Digital Compass with Stepper Precision

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

For outdoor fitness workouts, knowing your bearing can make all the difference. This kit lets you create a portable device that reads orientation from an MPU6050 sensor and drives a stepper motor to keep a physical needle locked onto magnetic north — a reliable compass you built yourself. Whether you’re trail running, hiking, or exploring sensor fusion, the project delivers a fully functional direction indicator in a few hours.

What You'll Build

You will assemble a breadboard-based compass that continuously points to magnetic north. The Arduino Uno reads acceleration and gyroscope data from the MPU6050, calculates heading, and commands the A4988 stepper driver to rotate the NEMA 17 motor so a needle or arrow always faces north. A 0.96‑inch OLED screen displays the heading angle in real time.

What You'll Learn

• I2C communication to read raw sensor values from the MPU6050
• Calibrating an inertial measurement unit for stable orientation output
• Programming precise stepper motion with the A4988 driver
• Prototyping a complete embedded system on a breadboard without soldering

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This project fits perfectly for CBSE Class 11–12 students demonstrating sensor and motor control in physics or computer science, B.Tech ECE/EEE students working on embedded systems, Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping navigation aids, and ATL Tinkering Labs introducing mechatronics. Young learners (age 10+) can build with minimal supervision and gain confidence in electronics.

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.