Create Hypnotic Fibonacci and Parametric Sand Art with the Arduino-Driven XY Plotter 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.

Imagine a shallow tray of fine sand transforming before your eyes into intricate Fibonacci spirals, Lissajous curves, and custom parametric patterns, traced by a silently gliding steel ball. The Interactive Sand Table Kit from Compoden lets you build a precise XY plotter driven by NEMA17 steppers, an Arduino Uno R3, and a CNC shield—an elegant fusion of mechanical engineering, electronics, and computational art. Whether you’re seeking a meditative desk installation or a striking maker portfolio piece, this advanced project unlocks the hypnotic beauty of generative sand drawing.

What You'll Build

You’ll assemble a dual-axis linear motion gantry with NEMA17 stepper motors, a GT2 belt drive, and a magnetic end-effector that drags a 12mm steel ball through a sand tray. Once powered by the included 12V supply and connected to your PC via USB, you’ll stream G-code to draw evolving geometric patterns in real time. The result is a living canvas—perfect as an interactive art piece, a demo for engineering showcases, or a contemplative build that rewards precision and creativity.

What You'll Learn

• Generating G-code for parametric patterns and streaming it over serial to an Arduino
• Configuring A4988 stepper drivers and a CNC shield V3 for synchronized dual-axis motion
• Calibrating GT2 belt tension and linear rail alignment to achieve smooth, accurate sand plotting
• Debugging real-time serial communication between your PC and the Uno to eliminate lag or step loss

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This advanced kit is ideal for final-year B.Tech students from IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS Pilani pursuing mechatronics or digital fabrication projects, professional makers and artists creating generative art installations, and seasoned electronics hobbyists looking for a rewarding challenge. If you’ve already worked with Arduino and want to explore motion control, parametric design, and real-time G-code streaming, this is your next leap.

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.

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.