Gene Expression Light Proxy Study Kit with Arduino Uno + LED
Gene Expression Proxy Kit with Arduino AS7265x Spectral Sensor — Monitor Leaf Health as a Proxy for Gene Expression
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
This kit lets you build a precision spectral sensor device with Arduino Uno and AS7265x to continuously monitor leaf reflectance, providing a window into plant gene expression without complex lab setups. Ideal for advanced school projects, college botany experiments, or Smart India Hackathon challenges pushing the boundaries of affordable agricultural sensing.
What You'll Build
You'll assemble a compact data logger that captures 6-channel spectral data from leaves, stores it on microSD, and displays real-time chlorophyll index on an OLED screen. The system is battery-powered for field use, enabling long-term studies of gene expression under varying light, water, or stress conditions.
What You'll Learn
- Multi-channel spectral sensing with the AS7265x sensor and I2C communication
- Soldering a custom sensor interface on a prototype board
- Programming Arduino to calculate vegetation indices and log timestamped data via DS3231 RTC
- Correlating spectral data to biological chlorophyll levels and gene expression proxies
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Uno R3 | 1 |
| AS7265x Spectral Sensor | 1 |
| DS3231 RTC Module | 1 |
| MicroSD Module | 1 |
| 0.96in OLED Display | 1 |
| 4.7kΩ Resistors | 5 |
| 100nF Capacitors | 10 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 2 |
| 9V Battery Snap | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
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
This kit suits B.Tech ECE/EEE students exploring precision agriculture projects, CBSE Class 12 biology students delving into plant biotechnology, and ATL Tinkering Lab innovators preparing for Smart India Hackathon. It is also perfect for college botany or agricultural science researchers needing a non-invasive gene expression proxy tool.
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 box's QR code to chat with the AI build companion trained on this kit, or message us on WhatsApp for live support.
Can this kit replace a lab spectrophotometer?
While it gives a good proxy for chlorophyll levels, it is a field tool for relative changes, not absolute lab-grade measurements.
How do I interpret the sensor data?
The AI companion explains vegetation indices like NDVI and provides a guide to correlate reflectance values with gene expression patterns.
What plants work best?
Any leafy plant; we recommend spinach or Arabidopsis for clear time-series changes under controlled conditions.
AS7265x spectral sensor tracks leaf colour changes as proxy for chlorophyll gene expression.
What's in this kit
- Arduino Uno R3
- AS7265x Spectral
- DS3231 RTC
- MicroSD Module
- 0.96in OLED
- 4.7kΩ Resistors x5
- 100nF Caps x10
- PCB Prototype Board x2
- 9V Battery Snap
- 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