Flywheel Energy Storage Controller Kit with Arduino Uno + Motor
Flywheel Energy Storage Controller Kit with Arduino Uno – Build a Kinetic Battery with Regenerative Braking
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Build a real flywheel energy storage system that captures kinetic energy and recovers it on demand. This advanced kit puts you at the center of smart grid and renewable integration experiments. You’ll spin a BLDC motor-driven flywheel, store rotational inertia, and then extract that energy back through precision regenerative braking — everything monitored and controlled by an Arduino Uno running the SimpleFOC library.
What You'll Build
You’ll assemble a complete flywheel energy storage prototype where a BLDC motor accelerates a flywheel, storing energy in its rotational inertia. When you command energy recovery, the motor becomes a generator, and the SimpleFOC-based controller executes regenerative braking to feed power back into a load. Real-time voltage, current, and power telemetry appear on the OLED, letting you quantify round-trip efficiency and explore energy storage dynamics firsthand.
What You'll Learn
- Field-oriented control (FOC) implementation using the SimpleFOC library on Arduino Uno
- Regenerative braking algorithms for BLDC motors and energy recovery circuits
- Real-time electrical parameter sensing with dual INA219 current/voltage monitors
- Flywheel energy storage characterization: spin-up profiles, stored energy calculations, discharge curves
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Uno R3 | x1 |
| DRV8313 BLDC Driver | x1 |
| BLDC Motor 2204 | x1 |
| AS5600 Encoder | x1 |
| INA219 | x2 |
| 0.96in OLED | x1 |
| LM2596 Buck Converter | x1 |
| 100nF Caps | x10 |
| PCB Prototype Board | x3 |
| 12V 5A PSU | x1 |
| Soldering Iron | x1 |
| Solder Wire | x1 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
Ideal for B.Tech ECE/EEE final-year students building a flywheel energy storage capstone or Smart India Hackathon entry. M.Tech power electronics researchers exploring regenerative braking will find this a ready-made testbed. Preferred by prototyping labs at IITs, NITs, VIT, BITS Pilani, and ATL Tinkering Labs aiming for advanced energy projects.
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.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Scan the QR code to launch the AI companion — it’s trained on this exact flywheel setup and can walk you through each step. You can also ping us on WhatsApp for human backup, and we typically respond within a few hours.
Does this kit include the flywheel mass?
The kit includes the BLDC motor and controller hardware, but you’ll need to attach your own flywheel disc (a steel or aluminium disc, 50-100 grams recommended) to the motor shaft. This lets you experiment with different inertia values to study energy storage scaling.
Can I modify the firmware to test different regenerative braking strategies?
Absolutely. The Arduino Uno is fully programmable, and the SimpleFOC library exposes all control loops. You can tune PID gains, switch between trapezoidal and FOC modes, or implement custom energy recovery algorithms — great for research and hackathon innovation.
Is this kit suitable for a solar/wind energy storage demonstration?
Yes, the flywheel storage principle directly applies to renewable smoothing. Use the buck converter to simulate a variable DC input, store energy as rotational inertia, and discharge through regenerative braking. The dual INA219 sensors give you accurate round-trip efficiency data for your project report.
BLDC motor spins flywheel to store kinetic energy. SimpleFOC regenerative braking recovers energy on demand.
What's in this kit
- Arduino Uno R3
- DRV8313 BLDC Driver
- BLDC Motor 2204
- AS5600 Encoder
- INA219 x2
- 0.96in OLED
- LM2596 Buck Converter
- 100nF Caps x10
- PCB Prototype Board x3
- 12V 5A PSU
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Wire
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
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Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items