Regenerative Braking Simulator Kit – Arduino Energy Recovery

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

Watch a DC motor spin up, then decelerate under regenerative braking — while you capture every joule of recovered energy. This kit transforms a simple motor into a precision measurement lab, mirroring the energy recovery systems found in electric vehicles. Using two INA219 sensors and an Arduino Uno, you’ll quantify the braking force and how much electricity flows back into the load resistor bank, turning abstract physics into real data.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a simulator where a 12V DC motor acts as a generator when braking. As it slows, two INA219 current sensors measure the voltage and current fed into a 10Ω resistor bank. An OLED displays live power and cumulative energy recovered, while the L298N driver manages the transition from drive to brake modes. The setup shows clearly how regenerative braking captures kinetic energy rather than wasting it as heat.

What You'll Learn

• How regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electrical energy
• Configuring and reading INA219 current sensors via I2C with Arduino
• Multiplexing multiple I2C devices using the TCA9548A to avoid address conflicts
• Displaying real-time energy data on a 0.96-inch OLED screen

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

CBSE Class 11-12 students pursuing physics or computer science will find it a compelling demonstration of electromagnetic induction and energy conservation. First-year B.Tech ECE and EEE students can use it as a mini-project to understand sensor integration and motor control. ATL Tinkering Labs and Smart India Hackathon teams working on energy-harvesting themes will gain a hands-on prototyping tool right out of the box.

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.