Home Brewing Temperature Monitor Kit v6
Learn Thermistor Sensing with Arduino Nano: Home Brewing Temperature Monitor Kit
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
More than just a science project, this kit simulates a real-world home brewing temperature monitor. You'll heat a 10k thermistor with a soldering iron, measure its resistance changes, and plot the resistance-temperature curve. Meanwhile, the Arduino Nano and DS18B20 digital sensor let you build an accurate digital thermometer to compare with your analog readings.
What You'll Build
A dual-sensor temperature monitoring setup that demonstrates how brewers keep fermentation within safe ranges. You'll calibrate a thermistor using the soldering iron as a heat source, then deploy the DS18B20 and Arduino Nano to display precise temperature readings. The included graph paper helps you visualize the resistance drop as temperature rises.
What You'll Learn
- How a thermistor's resistance falls non-linearly with increasing temperature
- Proper use of a digital multimeter to measure resistance and continuity
- Wiring and programming the DS18B20 one-wire sensor with Arduino Nano
- Plotting calibration curves and understanding sensor accuracy
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Thermistor 10k | x3 |
| Soldering Iron | x1 |
| Digital Multimeter | x1 |
| DS18B20 Temperature Sensor | x1 |
| Arduino Nano | x1 |
| Half Breadboard | x1 |
| MiniUSB Cable | x1 |
| M-M Wires | x15 |
| Graph Paper | x5 |
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
Tailored for inquisitive minds aged 10–15, this kit fits perfectly into ATL Tinkering Lab projects and CBSE Class 9–12 science curricula. It’s also a great starting point for B.Tech ECE students who want hands-on sensor experience. Smart India Hackathon participants can use the calibrated sensor as a module for larger automation challenges.
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?
Simply scan the QR code on the box to access your AI build companion trained on this exact project, or message us on WhatsApp for live support.
Why does the kit include a soldering iron? I thought we were just measuring temperature.
The soldering iron acts as a safe, controllable heat source to warm the thermistor. It lets you smoothly vary the temperature and observe resistance changes in real time, without needing a real brewing vessel.
Can I use this kit to monitor actual home brewing later?
Absolutely. Once you understand how the DS18B20 works with Arduino, you can submerge the sensor (in a waterproof housing) in your fermenting vessel to log temperatures over hours or days. The graph paper exercise gives you the skills to calibrate and interpret sensor data.
Do I need to know programming?
Not at all. The Arduino code is provided and can be uploaded with one click. The focus is on the electronics and measurement principles, but you'll naturally learn to read and tweak the code as you go.
Brewing — Heat a thermistor with a soldering iron and measure resistance change — plot temperature vs resistance graph.
What's in this kit
- Thermistor 10k x3
- Soldering Iron
- Digital Multimeter
- DS18B20 Temperature Sensor
- Arduino Nano
- Half Breadboard
- MiniUSB Cable
- M-M Wires x15
- Graph Paper x5
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