{"product_id":"kit-nano-stepper-motor-watch","title":"Nano Stepper Motor Watch Kit with Arduino Nano + Stepper Motor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStepper Motor Desk Watch – Arduino Nano Clock Project with Microstepping\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 Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stepper motor control \u0026amp; precision timekeeping\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit turns a NEMA 17 stepper motor into the heart of a miniature clock. A DS3231 real-time clock feeds accurate time to an Arduino Nano, which drives the stepper through an A4988 driver in microstepping mode. The result is a silent, continuous-sweep hand that advances 3600 times per hour – no tick marks, just one smooth arc. You’ll solder the circuit, fit it inside a laser-cut wooden frame, and watch time glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully functional analog desk clock with a single sweeping hand, visible through the wooden case. The 0.96-inch OLED shows time and diagnostic info like motor steps, while the DS3231 keeps it accurate for months. The stepper motor moves with 1\/16 microstepping, giving 3600 distinct positions per full revolution of the clock hand. Power comes from a 12V adapter, and everything fits inside a compact wooden enclosure you assemble yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgram an Arduino Nano to read the DS3231 RTC over I2C and update the OLED display in real time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure an A4988 stepper driver for microstepping, current limiting, and smooth acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolder through‑hole components and headers onto prototype boards to create a permanent, robust circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombine timekeeping logic with motor control to build a sweep-motion clock that never stalls.\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 Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEMA 17 Stepper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA4988 Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V 500mA PSU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden Clock Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\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\u003eCBSE Class 11–12 students diving into embedded systems, first‑year B.Tech ECE\/EEE learners, and ATL Tinkering Lab members will find this kit a natural fit. It’s also ideal for hobbyists who want a unique mechanical clock on their desk and for Smart India Hackathon participants prototyping precision motor control. The soldering step gives it a hardware depth beyond a breadboard project, making it a clear step up in skill.\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 inside the box to open the AI companion, which troubleshoots step-by-step. You can also message us on WhatsApp for direct help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need prior soldering experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasic soldering skills help, but the guide walks you through each joint. The included soldering iron and solder wire make it a complete learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this kit show seconds or a second hand?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design uses a single hand for a clean look. The OLED can display seconds digitally, and you can modify the code to add a second hand with a second stepper motor later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the wooden frame pre-cut and ready to assemble?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the frame comes as laser-cut panels. You’ll fit them together after mounting the circuit, no woodworking tools needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDS3231 drives NEMA17 stepper as clock hand through 3600-step hour. Nano in a tiny wooden clock case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat's in this kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nano-r3-ch340-development-board-arduino-compatible-no-cable\"\u003eArduino Nano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ds3231-real-time-clock-module-i2c-rtc-with-battery-backup\"\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nema-17-stepper-motor-18-step-045nm-bipolar\"\u003eNEMA 17 Stepper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a4988-stepper-motor-driver-module-with-microstepping-control\"\u003eA4988 Driver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/096in-oled-display-128x64-i2cspi-for-arduino-raspberry-pi\"\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/capacitor-variety-pack-6-values-100nf-to-470uf-30-pieces\"\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/a\u003e x5\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp-wroom-32-breakout-board-pcb-55x52mm\"\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/a\u003e x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/xkc-y26-pnp-5-12v-non-contact-liquid-level-sensor\"\u003e12V 500mA PSU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/xyq-2-diy-wooden-drone-quadcopter-kit-build-your-own-drone\"\u003eWooden Clock Frame\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soldering-kit-25w-with-solder-wire-flux-paste-compoden\"\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soldering-kit-25w-with-solder-wire-flux-paste-compoden\"\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is included in the Nano Stepper Motor Watch Kit with Arduino Nano + Stepper Motor?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Nano Stepper Motor Watch Kit with Arduino Nano + Stepper Motor includes all components needed: Arduino Nano, DS3231 RTC, NEMA 17 Stepper, A4988 Driver, 0.96in OLED and more. Everything is pre-tested for compatibility and shipped from Bengaluru, India.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What skill level is required for the Nano Stepper Motor Watch Kit with Arduino Nano + Stepper Motor?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"This kit is designed for Intermediate level makers, suitable for ages 15-18. DS3231 drives NEMA17 stepper as clock hand through 3600-step hour. Nano in a tiny wooden clock case. Estimated build time is 4-5 hrs.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I buy the Nano Stepper Motor Watch Kit with Arduino Nano + Stepper Motor online in India?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, the Nano Stepper Motor Watch Kit with Arduino Nano + Stepper Motor is available online at Compoden (compoden.in), India's AI-powered electronics and robotics store. Ships from Bengaluru in 1-5 business days across India.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Nano Stepper Motor Watch Kit with Arduino Nano + Stepper Motor\",\n  \"description\": \"DS3231 drives NEMA17 stepper as clock hand through 3600-step hour. Nano in a tiny wooden clock case.\",\n  \"sku\": \"CDN-KIT-2259\",\n  \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Compoden\"},\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/compoden.in\/products\/kit-nano-stepper-motor-watch\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"INR\",\n    \"price\": \"4195\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"seller\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Compoden\"}\n  },\n  \"category\": \"Mini \u0026 Nano Form Factor\"\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your assembly option:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoldering Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — 25W soldering iron, 60\/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreadboard Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Compoden","offers":[{"title":"Clone \/ Soldering Kit","offer_id":53469342499181,"sku":"CDN-KIT-2259-CL-SLD","price":3660.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clone \/ Breadboard Combo","offer_id":53469342531949,"sku":"CDN-KIT-2259-CL-BB","price":3160.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"R3 Original \/ Soldering Kit","offer_id":53469342564717,"sku":"CDN-KIT-2259-R3-SLD","price":5930.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"R3 Original \/ Breadboard Combo","offer_id":53469342597485,"sku":"CDN-KIT-2259-R3-BB","price":5430.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"R4 WiFi \/ Soldering Kit","offer_id":53469342630253,"sku":"CDN-KIT-2259-R4-SLD","price":5290.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"R4 WiFi \/ Breadboard Combo","offer_id":53469342663021,"sku":"CDN-KIT-2259-R4-BB","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3997\/5533\/files\/kit-nano-stepper-motor-watch.png?v=1781947939","url":"https:\/\/compoden.com\/products\/kit-nano-stepper-motor-watch","provider":"Compoden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}