{"product_id":"kit-pi-pico-w-smart-plug-monitor","title":"Pi Pico W Smart Plug Monitor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico W IoT Energy Monitor Kit – Log Appliance Power to the Cloud\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 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloud IoT Data Logging\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform any standard appliance into a WiFi-connected energy monitor. With this kit, you’ll build a compact device that reads real-time AC current using the ACS712 sensor, displays it on an OLED, and pushes live energy data to ThingSpeak for remote analysis — giving you a true Internet of Things dashboard without any subscription fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plug-and-monitor device that sits between a wall outlet and your appliance. The Raspberry Pi Pico W continuously samples current draw, calculates power consumption, and transmits the data over WiFi. Graphs appear instantly on your ThingSpeak channel, accessible from a phone, tablet, or laptop. The onboard OLED shows instant readings right at the point of use. By the end, you’ll have a working energy logger that can track a fan, lamp, or charger over days and weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalibrate an AC current sensor and convert analog signals into meaningful power units\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWrite MicroPython code to read sensors, drive an OLED, and manage WiFi on the Pico W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStructure HTTP API requests to push structured data into ThingSpeak channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisualize time-series energy data, set up cloud triggers, and interpret usage patterns\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 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACS712 5A Current Sensor Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED Display (I2C)\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\u003e100nF Ceramic Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-point Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale-to-Male Jumper 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\u003eCBSE Class 11–12 students exploring data-logging and IoT as part of their computer science or physics curriculum. B.Tech ECE\/EEE undergraduates building mini projects or preparing for Smart India Hackathon. ATL Tinkering Lab trainers guiding hands-on cloud connectivity experiments, and hobbyists at IIT, NIT, or VIT campuses who want a ready-to-deploy energy analytics setup. The intermediate skill level bridges basic electronics with real-world IoT deployment.\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 launch an AI assistant that knows every step of this kit. If you still need help, message us on WhatsApp and a Compoden engineer will reply during Indian business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to modify appliance plugs or work with live AC mains?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The ACS712 module stays on the breadboard at 5V levels. You’ll create a short pass-through lead using the included components; the kit provides full instructions for a solder‑free, insulated setup. Always unplug the lead from the wall before assembling or touching the circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I monitor more than one appliance at once?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed for a single 5A appliance. Once you master the circuit and code, you can easily scale by adding more ACS712 modules and updating the MicroPython script — the concepts you learn transfer directly to multi-channel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a paid ThingSpeak account?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. ThingSpeak’s free community tier offers generous data rates and retention perfect for student projects and individual monitoring. Your build will use a free channel, and the code is preconfigured for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eACS712 measures appliance current. 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