{"product_id":"kit-open-hardware-spectrometer","title":"Open Hardware Spectrometer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a Portable 18-Band Spectrometer with AS7265x and Raspberry Pi Pico — Capture Absorption Curves in Python\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 8-10 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21-24\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-band spectrometry \u0026amp; Python data visualization\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform a Raspberry Pi Pico into a field-ready spectrophotometer that resolves 18 discrete wavelengths from violet (410 nm) through near-infrared (940 nm). The AS7265x sensor sits inside a precision optical tube enclosure, rejecting stray light so you can measure absorbance of dyes, leaf chlorophyll, water samples, or chemical solutions. The Pico writes time-stamped spectral data to microSD, and the included Python script generates absorbance curves as soon as you connect to a computer — no proprietary software needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA battery-powered spectral acquisition instrument with an OLED live readout. You’ll assemble the optical tube, solder the sensor breakout, wire the RTC and storage, and flash the firmware. The result is a handheld spectrometer that captures an 18‑band spectrum onto a microSD card and exports a CSV ready for absorbance, transmittance, or reflectance plotting in Python. It’s a fully self-contained tool for lab or field use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface the AS7265x 18‑channel spectral sensor and extract calibrated count data over I²C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign a tube‑based optical path that minimises ambient light and maximises measurement repeatability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplement microsecond‑accurate timestamps with DS3231 RTC and log readings to microSD from a Pico\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgram absorbance calculation and curve plotting in Python to analyse concentration and spectral shape\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\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS7265x Spectral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7V LiPo 1000mAh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP4056 Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Enclosure\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\u003eBuilt for advanced college students and early researchers — think B.Tech ECE\/EEE final‑year projects at IITs, NITs, or VIT, Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping rapid material analysers, and M.Sc. Physics or Chemistry labs needing inexpensive spectrophotometers. It also fits ATL Tinkering Lab mentors guiding students beyond basic sensors into real spectroscopic analysis.\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 to talk to the AI companion, trained on this spectrometer project. If you need human help, WhatsApp or email our team for specific guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I measure absorbance of liquids with this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the optical tube includes a slot for standard cuvettes. The Python script calculates absorbance from a stored reference, so you can quantify concentration of dyes, chlorophyll extracts, or chemical solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this kit require a soldering station?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA basic soldering iron and lead‑free solder are included. All connections are through‑hole, so a simple desk setup is sufficient — no hot‑air rework needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate are the readings compared to a lab spectrophotometer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AS7265x sensor outputs factory‑calibrated 18‑band data with NIST‑traceable accuracy. It delivers ±5% repeatability for most visible‑range measurements, perfectly adequate for teaching and field research where a $5000 instrument isn’t an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAS7265x 18-band spectral sensor in optical tube. Pico logs spectrum. 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