{"product_id":"kit-rope-coiler-tension-controller","title":"Rope Coiler Tension Controller Kit with Arduino Uno + Stepper Motor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSmooth Tension Coiling: Rope Coiler Tension Controller Kit with Arduino Uno \u0026amp; Stepper Motor\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 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e PID Feedback Control \u0026amp; Stepper Motor Driving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePicture a spooling station that winds rope evenly at exactly the tension you command — no slack coils, no jerky overtightening, just smooth, programmable pulling. With this kit, you build a closed-loop tension controller that uses a NEMA 17 stepper to drive a winding drum while a load cell reads the actual pull force. A PID loop running on an Arduino Uno constantly compares measured tension to your setpoint and adjusts motor speed to keep winding perfectly consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA motorized drum that feeds and coils rope under constant tension, displayed live on an OLED screen. You can use it to neatly manage cables for a robotic arm, maintain controlled pull in a zipline brake simulator, or showcase industrial winding principles in a science exhibition. The final assembly is a portable, reprogrammable demonstration of real-time control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplementing a PID controller in Arduino code to maintain real-time tension without oscillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing a load cell with the HX711 amplifier for precise force measurement down to gram-level changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDriving a NEMA 17 stepper motor with an A4988 driver and configuring microstepping for smooth motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplaying live force readings and setpoint adjustments on a 0.96‑inch OLED using I2C communication\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 Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEMA 17 Stepper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA4988 Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHX711 + 1kg Load Cell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V 2A PSU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex20\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 intermediate kit is designed for CBSE Class 11–12 students exploring applied physics and control systems, B.Tech ECE\/EEE undergraduates building mechatronics prototypes, and Smart India Hackathon teams working on automated material handling solutions. It also suits ATL Tinkering Lab projects where force sensing and actuator control overlap, as well as hobbyists preparing for engineering college exhibitions at IITs, NITs, or BITS Pilani.\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 the AI build companion trained on this exact project. It can guide you through wiring, code upload, and PID tuning step by step. If you need human help, message us on WhatsApp for direct support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I adjust the tension setpoint while the motor is running?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The OLED display and built-in push‑button interface let you increase or decrease the target tension in real time. The PID loop instantly adjusts motor speed to match the new setpoint without stopping the winding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I use a different rope thickness or material?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe load cell measures actual pull force regardless of rope type. You may need to recalibrate the HX711 with a known weight, which the companion guide explains clearly, so the PID references the correct gram equivalent for your chosen rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this kit suitable for a CBSE science exhibition project?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The live tension readout on the OLED and the visible drum motion make it a compelling demonstration of closed‑loop control. It aligns well with CBSE Class 11–12 physics and computer science project requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNEMA17 drum feeds rope at constant tension measured by load cell. 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