Greenhouse Climate Monitor Kit v5
Monitor Greenhouse Climate and Bee Foraging with Arduino Mega Kit v5
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 advanced kit lets you construct a professional monitoring station that captures beehive weight changes and acoustic activity inside a greenhouse, alongside precise air temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. By logging all readings with timestamps to an SD card, you'll uncover how weather microclimates drive foraging decisions—a hands-on project perfect for agricultural research or engineering portfolios.
What You'll Build
A fully integrated sensor node featuring a precision load cell to weigh the hive, a sensitive microphone amplifier to record buzzing intensity, and a dual temperature/humidity sensor plus barometric pressure module. The Arduino Mega coordinates everything, displaying live readings on an OLED and storing months of data on a microSD card with real-time clock stamps. You'll have a complete, deployable system for long-term data collection.
What You'll Learn
- Assemble and solder multi-sensor circuits on a prototyping PCB
- Interface I2C sensors (BMP280, DS3231, OLED) with the Arduino Mega
- Log timestamped data from analog inputs (load cell, microphone) to microSD
- Analyze correlations between weather parameters and hive activity patterns
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Mega 2560 | 1 |
| HX711 + 20kg Load Cell | 1 |
| MAX4466 Mic Amp | 1 |
| DHT22 | 1 |
| BMP280 | 1 |
| DS3231 RTC | 1 |
| MicroSD Module | 1 |
| 0.96in OLED | 1 |
| 4.7kΩ Resistors | 5 |
| 100nF Caps | 10 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 2 |
| 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
Ideal for B.Tech ECE/EEE students undertaking final-year projects, Smart India Hackathon participants tackling agricultural challenges, and beekeeping researchers exploring climate-driven apiculture. Also suitable for CBSE Class 12 students with advanced electronics skills and faculty at ATL Tinkering Labs seeking a multi-disciplinary sensor lab.
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?
The AI companion provides step-by-step troubleshooting, and you can message us directly on WhatsApp for personal guidance from our support team.
Can I use this kit to monitor a greenhouse without bees?
Absolutely. Skip the hive weight assembly and the system becomes a precise greenhouse climate logger with temperature, humidity, pressure, and sound readings—perfect for plant growth studies.
How do I find the exact weather conditions that trigger foraging?
Once you've logged data for a few days, the AI companion will help you overlay hive weight spikes and sound intensity onto weather graphs, pinpointing threshold values for temperature, humidity, or pressure changes that precede foraging events.
Does the kit include a weatherproof enclosure for outdoor use?
The kit provides internal components only. You'll need to source or build a protective housing; the instructions suggest suitable IP65 enclosure options available locally in India.
Greenhouse — Hive weight + sound + external weather correlated to find weather conditions that trigger foraging.
What's in this kit
- Arduino Mega 2560
- HX711 + 20kg Load Cell
- MAX4466 Mic Amp
- DHT22
- BMP280
- DS3231 RTC
- MicroSD Module
- 0.96in OLED
- 4.7kΩ Resistors x5
- 100nF Caps x10
- PCB Prototype Board x2
- 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.
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