{"product_id":"kit-optical-encoder-speed-sensor-kit","title":"Optical Encoder Speed Sensor Kit Kit with Arduino Uno + Sensor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOptical Encoder Speed Sensor Kit: Measure Motor RPM in Real Time with Arduino Uno and OLED Graph\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 3-4 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18 years\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optical encoder pulse counting \u0026amp; real-time RPM graphing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine building your own digital tachometer that reads the exact RPM of a spinning motor shaft and plots it live on an OLED screen. This kit gives you hands-on experience with optical encoders, interrupt-driven pulse counting, and real-time data visualization — exactly the kind of project that demonstrates core concepts for CBSE physics practicals, B.Tech ECE mini-projects, or Smart India Hackathon hardware demos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll assemble a working speed measurement system: a DC motor with an optical encoder disc attached to its shaft, read by an LM393 sensor module. The Arduino Uno counts pulses using interrupts, calculates RPM, and displays a scrolling speed graph on a 0.96-inch OLED. A potentiometer lets you vary motor speed and watch the RPM change instantly. The final result is a compact, self-contained instrument that can be used to measure speeds of small motors or demonstrate feedback control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow optical encoders work and how to interface an LM393 comparator-based sensor for precise pulse detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArduino interrupt programming to count encoder pulses without missing any, even at high speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRPM calculation from pulse intervals and real-time graphing on an OLED using Adafruit SSD1306 libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMotor driver control with an L298N and variable speed adjustment via a potentiometer (PWM)\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\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM393 Speed Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Motor 5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL298N 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\u003e10kΩ Potentiometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\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\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\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\u003eThis intermediate-level kit is perfect for CBSE Class 11–12 students exploring sensor-based projects, B.Tech ECE\/EEE undergraduates doing their first motor feedback experiment, and participants in competitions like Smart India Hackathon who need rapid prototyping with reliable parts. ATL Tinkering Labs and hobby clubs will also find it an engaging way to teach embedded systems and data logging.\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 chat with our AI companion, which has seen every step of this exact project. You can also message us on WhatsApp for direct help from our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this kit to measure RPM of other motors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, you can attach the optical encoder disc to any motor with a shaft that fits the disc. The kit's sensor works with a wide range of motors, as long as you can secure the disc. The code is simple to adapt for different disc slot counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the OLED graph update in real time or just show numbers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OLED displays a live scrolling graph that plots RPM values over time, updating every few milliseconds. You'll see the RPM curve in real time as you adjust motor speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs coding experience required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with complete, well-commented Arduino code. If you're comfortable with basic Arduino IDE concepts, you'll have no trouble. Our AI companion can explain each code section step-by-step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLM393 encoder module on motor shaft counts pulses and calculates RPM. 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