{"product_id":"kit-rocket-acoustics-signature-logger","title":"Rocket Acoustics Signature Logger Kit with Arduino Mega + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRocket Acoustics Signature Logger Kit with Arduino Mega — Capture and Analyse Motor Sound at 44kHz\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 Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acoustic signature characterisation using FFT processing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand the sonic fingerprint of your rocket motor by capturing and analysing its acoustic signature during static fire tests. This advanced kit uses the MAX9814 microphone amplifier to sample sound at 44kHz, performing real-time FFT on the Arduino Mega, and logging timestamped data to an SD card with RTC for precise spectral analysis. Ideal for aerospace engineering students, rocketry teams, and hardware hackathon participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portable, battery-powered logger that records high-fidelity audio during engine firings, displays the frequency spectrum on an OLED, and stores the complete acoustic profile for further study on a PC. You’ll have a tool to compare motor types, nozzle configurations, or propellant batches with repeatable, data-backed insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed analog sampling with the MAX9814 at 44kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReal-time FFT implementation on the Arduino Mega\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSD card data logging with timestamped records via the DS3231 RTC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOLED display integration for live spectral visualisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoldering and PCB prototyping for robust, field-ready electronics\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 Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAX9814 Mic Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Module\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\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\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 advanced build is tailored for B.Tech students (Aerospace, ECE, EEE) working on rocketry or acoustic signal processing projects. It’s a strong fit for Smart India Hackathon hardware challenges, Spaceport India Cup teams, and final-year capstone projects at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS Pilani. Also suitable for ATL tinkering lab mentors guiding advanced school students (Class 12) and hobby rocketeers ready to move beyond basics.\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, we'll 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 on your kit to access the AI build companion, which offers step-by-step troubleshooting. You can also message us on WhatsApp — our engineers will guide you directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need prior soldering experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome soldering is required to assemble the two prototype boards. The included soldering iron and our build companion video tutorials will walk you through each joint, making it manageable even for relative beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this logger be used for other acoustic measurements like engine knock or vibration?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile optimised for rocket motor acoustics, the 44kHz sampling and FFT pipeline can analyse other sounds. With minor code tweaks, you can adapt it for engine diagnostics, vibration signatures, or environmental noise monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I view and analyse the FFT data after the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OLED shows live frequency peaks, but all raw FFT output is saved as timestamped CSV files on the MicroSD card. Simply transfer the card to a PC and use Python, MATLAB, or Excel to plot and compare acoustic signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMAX9814 samples sound during static motor firing at 44kHz. 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