{"product_id":"kit-pi-pico-hc-sr04-distance-meter","title":"Pi Pico HC-SR04 Distance Meter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico Distance Meter with HC-SR04, OLED \u0026amp; Buzzer – Build in Hours\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 Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e MicroPython coding for sensors and displays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStep into embedded systems by building a practical distance meter that measures, displays, and warns. This kit pairs a Raspberry Pi Pico with an HC-SR04 ultrasonic module to create a handheld tool showing centimetres and inches on a crisp OLED screen, with a buzzer that sounds the moment anything comes closer than 10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll assemble a fully functional distance meter on a breadboard, programmed in MicroPython. The OLED cycles between cm and inches in real time, while the active buzzer gives an immediate alert for close-proximity situations. Use it as a parking aid prototype, a science fair demonstration, or a desktop tool for measuring component spacing—the outcome is tangible, responsive, and ready to extend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor with Raspberry Pi Pico using pulse timing in MicroPython\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConvert raw sensor data into centimetres and inches with calibration constants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrive a 0.96‑inch I2C OLED display to show real-time distance readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWrite conditional logic to trigger an active buzzer when distance falls below a 10 cm threshold\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\u003eHC-SR04\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\u003eActive Buzzer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro USB Cable\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 is designed for CBSE Class 11‑12 students demonstrating sensor‑based physics projects, B.Tech first‑year ECE\/EEE mini‑project groups prototyping measurement instruments, and ATL Tinkering Lab facilitators running ultrasonic sensor workshops. Young makers aged 10+ tackling Smart India Hackathon‑style problem statements will appreciate the immediate feedback of the buzzer and display.\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 launch the AI companion trained on this kit; it provides step‑by‑step troubleshooting. You can also send a WhatsApp message with a photo of your setup and get a response within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this distance meter work as a DIY parking sensor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The buzzer alerts below 10 cm, and you can easily extend the code to count down or activate an LED strip. Many students mount the assembled board on a toy car to simulate reverse parking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is the HC-SR04 sensor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HC-SR04 reliably measures distances between 2 cm and 400 cm with a resolution of about 3 mm. The MicroPython code included with the kit averages multiple readings to smooth out any occasional outliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this suitable for a CBSE school science exhibition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the kit aligns perfectly with Class 11‑12 physics curriculum topics on sound waves and time‑of‑flight measurement. The OLED display and buzzer make live data easy for judges and visitors to see and hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHC-SR04 ultrasonic returns distance in MicroPython. 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