{"product_id":"kit-hidden-safe-ir-beam-v31","title":"Hidden Safe IR Beam Variant 31 Kit with Arduino Uno + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a High-Security Hidden Safe with an Arduino IR Beam Alarm\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 1-2 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 Infrared sensing and comparator circuits\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a diary, a coin collection, or a secret gadget stash protected not by a visible lock, but by an invisible beam of light. The moment an unwanted hand breaks that beam inside your safe box, a piercing alarm shrieks. This kit turns that spy-movie scenario into a working circuit on your table before you install it into any box you choose. The core of the project is a reliable IR beam that sits across the inner boundary of your safe opening, armed only when the main door is closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will assemble a standalone alarm system that you can embed into any household box to create a personalized secure compartment. The final build includes a long-range infrared beam spanning the safe’s opening, an LM393 comparator to generate a stable switching signal, and an active buzzer that sounds instantly when the beam is broken. The circuit operates from a 9V battery, making it completely portable and independent of your safe’s existing structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlign an IR LED and photodiode to create a reliable invisible tripwire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure an LM393 comparator to generate a clean digital signal from an analog sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire an active buzzer as a direct alarm indicator triggered by a sensor event\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgram an Arduino Uno R3 to read a digital input and control an output in real-time\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 Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Photodiode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Buzzer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM393 Comparator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220Ω Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\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\u003eThis beginner-friendly surprise alarm is built for curious minds between ages 5 and 15 and fits perfectly into CBSE Class 6-10 science curriculum or ATL Tinkering Lab sessions at schools. It also serves as an engaging first Arduino project for B.Tech ECE and EEE students at IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS who need a quick, working prototype for a mini project or Smart India Hackathon demo. Parents guiding a child’s first electronics build at home will find the guided support exactly what they need.\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\u003eScan the QR code on your kit’s box to start a session with the AI companion trained on this exact IR beam safe project. If you prefer a human hand, our WhatsApp support team is also ready to guide you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this on a real safe box at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The circuit is designed to be mounted inside any box with a lid or door. You position the IR LED and photodiode across the interior of the opening so the beam breaks whenever the box is accessed while the circuit is armed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the alarm trigger if the safe door is opened by me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can add a hidden master switch or code the Arduino to arm the system only after a delay. This way, the alarm ignores your own entry and only activates when an unexpected breach occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I extend the IR beam range for a bigger safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The LM393 comparator and the adjustable sensitivity allow you to tune the photodiode’s response. 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