Gesture Recognition Wand Advanced Kit with Arduino Uno + MPU6050
Gesture Recognition Wand: Master PID Control by Building a Self-Balancing Ball Platform
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
What if your project could sense the tilt of a wand and keep a steel ball perfectly centered on its edge? This advanced kit transforms a breadboard into a single-axis balancing platform governed by a real-time PID algorithm. The MPU6050 IMU captures every angular movement, the Arduino computes corrective signals, and the DC motor instantly adjusts the beam — turning a classic control theory challenge into a living demonstration of gesture-responsive machinery.
What You'll Build
You’ll construct a demonstration platform where a metal ball balances on a slender beam that reacts to your gestures. As you tilt the wand housing the sensor, the motorized mechanism counteracts the disturbance, holding the ball at the setpoint. The 0.96-inch OLED displays live tilt angles, PID terms, and motor speed, giving you a real-time window into the control loop’s behaviour.
What You'll Learn
- Implement a PID control algorithm on Arduino Uno
- Interface the MPU6050 6-axis IMU for precision tilt measurement
- Drive a 12V DC motor with an L298N and encoder feedback for closed-loop motion
- Visualize sensor data and control variables on an OLED display
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Uno R3 | 1 |
| MPU6050 | 1 |
| L298N Driver | 1 |
| DC Motor 12V | 1 |
| LM393 Encoder | 1 |
| 0.96in OLED | 1 |
| 1N4007 Diode | 5 |
| 4.7kΩ Resistors | 5 |
| 100nF Caps | 5 |
| 400-pt Breadboard | 1 |
| M-M Wires | 25 |
| 12V Adapter | 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 is designed for CBSE Class 12 students building a physics or computer science project, B.Tech ECE/EEE first-year students exploring embedded controls, and Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping motor-driven solutions. ATL Tinkering Labs and hobbyists who want a hands-on PID tuning experience will also find it immediately rewarding.
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 open the AI companion, which can guide you step by step. You can also send a message on WhatsApp for assistance from our support team.
Do I need prior knowledge of PID control?
No. The AI companion explains proportional, integral, and derivative concepts as you need them. Basic familiarity with Arduino IDE and breadboarding helps but is not mandatory.
Can I control the ball position with my hand gestures?
Yes. As you tilt the sensor wand, the MPU6050 detects the angular change and the motor adjusts the beam angle accordingly, creating the effect of a gesture-responsive balancing act.
Is the encoder strictly necessary for this project?
The encoder provides motor position feedback, which improves PID accuracy and reduces oscillations. You can run the balancer without it for a basic version, but the included encoder lets you explore full closed-loop tuning.
Gesture — Single axis platform with DC motor balances a ball using MPU6050 tilt and PID control loop.
What's in this kit
Other projects you can build
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