{"product_id":"kit-kaleidoscope-led-mirror-box","title":"Kaleidoscope LED Mirror Box Kit with Arduino Uno + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArduino Uno Kaleidoscope LED Mirror Box Kit — Build a Music-Reactive Infinite Mirror Display\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 Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio Signal Processing \u0026amp; Soldering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform sound into a hypnotic dance of light. You'll assemble a cylindrical mirror chamber that houses a 60-LED WS2812B strip, driven by an Arduino Uno and a sensitive MAX9814 microphone. When music plays, the strip reacts in real-time, flooding the kaleidoscopic reflections with synchronized colour waves. This isn't a simple LED project—it's an immersive optical instrument that turns any soundtrack into a personal light show, ideal for a tech-fest exhibition or a hacker-space centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portable acrylic tube lined with mirror film creates an infinity effect, while the spiralling WS2812B strip pours vibrant patterns into the reflections. The MAX9814 captures ambient audio or a line-in signal, and the Arduino processes the sound envelope to modulate brightness, hue, and animation speed. The finished box is a polished, self-contained art piece that responds instantly to voice, instruments, or background beats—ready to steal the spotlight in your dorm room, lab bench, or as a standout project for Smart India Hackathon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing a MEMS microphone (MAX9814) with Arduino and extracting audio envelopes for real-time reactivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControlling individually addressable WS2812B LEDs using the FastLED library to generate intricate colour patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigning optical illusions with mirror film to create infinite depth and kaleidoscopic geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoldering a robust circuit on a prototype board and integrating a 5V power system that safely drives all components.\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\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAX9814 Mic Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWS2812B 60-LED Strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470Ω Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000µF 6.3V Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror Film Sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V 3A Power Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\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\u003eThis kit fits advanced hobbyists and engineering students—think B.Tech ECE\/EEE final‑year projects, participants of Smart India Hackathon building interactive displays, or tinkerers from IITs, NITs, VIT, and BITS Pilani who want a showstopper for academic symposiums. ATL Tinkering Lab mentors demoing audio-visual integration will also find it a rich teaching resource.\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 the box to talk to our AI companion that has been trained specifically for this kaleidoscope project. It can troubleshoot wiring, code, and soldering steps. For deeper issues, you can also reach us on WhatsApp and we'll help within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I program the Arduino for music-reactive patterns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a detailed guide and pre-written Arduino code (using FastLED and MAX9814 envelope detection). You'll learn to tweak colour palettes and sensitivity thresholds, and the AI companion can help modify the code for custom effects like beat detection or FFT-based spectral analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the acrylic tube difficult to work with mirror film?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot at all. The mirror film sheets are pre-cut to fit the tube’s interior, and the instructions show exactly how to apply them to create a seamless mirrored surface. The tube is sturdy and easy to drill for power and sensor openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I power this with a battery for portable use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5V 3A PSU is for plug-in use, but you can easily swap it for a suitable USB power bank (5V 2A+ output) with the provided barrel jack adapter. 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