Orbital Mechanics Visualiser Kit with Arduino Uno – Simulate Satellite Orbits Using Kepler’s Equation

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Ever wondered how mission planners predict a satellite’s path around Earth? This kit turns that curiosity into a working visualiser. You’ll build a compact simulator that computes and smoothly animates an elliptical orbit on a 0.96-inch OLED – the same parametric Keplerian stepping used in real space trajectory design. With three buttons, you can tweak eccentricity and watch the orbit stretch in real time, bridging the gap between mathematical formulas and interactive visuals.

What You'll Build

You’ll assemble a self-contained orbital simulator. An Arduino Uno solves Kepler’s equation iteratively to calculate the satellite’s true anomaly along an ellipse, then updates pixel positions on the OLED at a smooth frame rate. The display shows a stylised Earth at one focus and the moving satellite. Physical buttons let you increase or decrease eccentricity on the fly, so you see exactly how a circular orbit morphs into a highly elliptical one. The entire circuit fits on a 400-point breadboard with easy jumper wire connections.

What You'll Learn

• Parametric equation stepping using Newton‑Raphson iteration on Kepler’s equation in C++
• I2C OLED animation: drawing Earth, orbits, and a moving satellite pointer
• Hardware button debouncing and mapping physical input to real‑time orbital parameters
• Orbital mechanics fundamentals: eccentricity, semi‑major axis, true anomaly, and the two‑body problem

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

It is ideal for CBSE Class 11-12 students building a physics project on gravitation and Kepler’s laws, where a live orbit visualiser earns top marks. B.Tech ECE/EEE first-years tackling microcontroller labs will find it a compelling way to merge mathematics with embedded systems. Smart India Hackathon participants and ATL Tinkering Lab innovators can use this as a ready-to-demonstrate space simulation module. Anyone passionate about space and rocketry who wants to see orbital mechanics in action will feel right at home.

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.