{"product_id":"kit-roof-leak-detection-kit-v2","title":"Roof Leak Detection Kit v2","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoof Leak Detection Kit v2: Arduino Nano Sensor Characterisation for Predictive Building Maintenance\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 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensor characterisation \u0026amp; response curve plotting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModern buildings use networks of sensors to detect early signs of water ingress, thermal stress and structural strain. This kit takes you behind the scenes of that technology. You’ll mount and characterise four key sensor types — LDR, thermistor, strain gauge, and BMP280 pressure sensor — on an Arduino Nano platform, then plot the resistance-versus-physical-quantity graphs that form the decision-making backbone of any building maintenance dashboard. It’s the precise skill set needed to design a reliable roof leak detection system from first principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will assemble a multi-sensor data acquisition board, write Arduino code to read each sensor under controlled conditions, and export data to a plotting tool. By the end of the 4-5 hour build, you’ll have a calibrated characterisation rig and a set of response curves showing how LDR resistance drops with illuminance, how the thermistor’s resistance falls with rising temperature, how the strain gauge’s output varies with micro-deformation, and how the BMP280 reports atmospheric pressure. These curves are exactly what a building management system uses to trigger alerts before a leak becomes visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlot LDR resistance versus measured lux using a light source and reference meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModel thermistor behaviour with the Steinhart-Hart equation and verify the curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet up a quarter-bridge strain gauge circuit with an instrumentation amplifier and interpret output in microstrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface the BMP280 over I2C, read pressure and temperature, then log data to a serial terminal\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\u003eLDR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermistor 10k\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrain Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMP280 Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Nano\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\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiniUSB Cable\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  \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\u003eB.Tech ECE and EEE students looking to strengthen their sensor interfacing skills will find this kit immediately useful for lab coursework and mini-projects. CBSE Class 11-12 students can use the plotted response curves for a standout physics investigatory project on transducers. It is also a practical addition to ATL Tinkering Labs and a solid base module for Smart India Hackathon teams working on smart infrastructure themes. If you’ve already worked with basic Arduino and want to move from blinking LEDs to real-world data acquisition, you’re the right builder.\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 start a session with your AI build companion, which has seen every step of this exact kit. You can also reach us on WhatsApp for direct troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this kit actually detect a roof leak right out of the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit is designed to teach sensor characterisation, which is the essential first step. Once you have the response curves, you can set threshold values and use the same sensors to build a working leak detection prototype. The characterisation skills transfer directly to any field deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a soldering iron?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo soldering is required. All connections are made with the provided M-M wires on the half breadboard. The strain gauge comes with pre-attached leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat software do I need to plot the graphs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can use any serial plotting tool. We recommend the Arduino IDE’s Serial Plotter for real-time monitoring, and Google Sheets or Python (matplotlib) for final publishable graphs. 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