{"product_id":"kit-grid-power-quality-monitor","title":"Grid Power Quality Monitor Kit with Arduino Mega + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a Grid Power Quality Monitor with Arduino Mega – Detect Harmonics in Real Time\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power quality analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlug into the AC mains safely using the ZMPT101B voltage sensor and watch your OLED display show live voltage waveforms and harmonic distortion percentages. This kit turns your Arduino Mega into a portable grid analyzer that identifies 3rd and 5th harmonics—the telltale signs of non-linear loads like LED bulbs, SMPS adapters, and inverter-fed appliances. By sampling 5,000 times a second, you’ll literally see how modern electronics distort the power coming into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA functional power quality monitor that captures the AC voltage waveform, runs a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) on the Arduino Mega, and displays the fundamental frequency alongside the 3rd and 5th harmonic amplitudes on a crisp 0.96-inch OLED screen. You’ll be able to compare a clean resistive load against a phone charger or an LED lamp and instantly see which \"pollutes\" the grid with more harmonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSampling an AC signal at 5kHz using the ZMPT101B voltage transformer module\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplementing FFT on Arduino Mega to extract frequency-domain components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterpreting harmonic distortion and its effect on power systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilding a self-contained measurement instrument using a breadboard and battery power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZMPT101B AC Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents aged 10–15 in ATL Tinkering Labs or CBSE science clubs who want to see AC power concepts come alive on a screen. B.Tech ECE\/EEE undergraduates working on Smart India Hackathon energy monitoring prototypes or power quality projects will appreciate the practical FFT implementation. Even IIT\/NIT\/VIT\/BITS project teams can use this kit as a rapid starting point before building more advanced analyzers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AI companion walks you through every connection and code upload; if you still need help, our WhatsApp support responds within an hour with specific debugging steps for this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it safe to connect this kit to the Indian 220V grid?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the ZMPT101B module is a transformer-isolated sensor rated for up to 250V AC. The entire circuit runs on a 9V battery, so there is no direct electrical contact between the mains and your Arduino.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I really see harmonics from a phone charger?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Most SMPS chargers and LED bulbs draw non-sinusoidal current, creating strong 3rd and 5th harmonics. Once built, you can plug in different loads and watch the harmonic bars spike in real time on the OLED.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need prior coding experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AI companion provides a ready-to-upload Arduino sketch with clear comments. You’ll learn the FFT algorithm by watching it work, and you can tweak parameters to experiment with different sampling rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eZMPT101B samples AC mains at 5kHz. 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