Kinetic Sand Simulation Kit: Tilt-Controlled Digital Art with Arduino Mega & MPU6050

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

Harness the MPU6050 accelerometer-gyroscope to create a gravity-driven sand particle simulation on a vibrant 2.4-inch TFT screen. As you tilt the board, digital sand cascades and piles in real time, blurring the line between physical kinetics and virtual art. This advanced kit from Compoden brings the mesmerising experience of a kinetic sand table into a portable, programmable form — perfect for art installations, engineering showcases, or exploring the interplay of motion and graphics.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a handheld device that reads tilt angles from the MPU6050 and renders hundreds of falling sand particles on an ILI9341 TFT. Each particle responds to gravity and collisions with walls and piles, creating organic, evolving sandscapes. The final build is fully standalone, powered by a 9V battery, and can be enclosed in a custom case to become a permanent desktop kinetic sculpture.

What You'll Learn

• Interfacing MPU6050 with Arduino Mega over I2C for real-time tilt data
• Rendering smooth particle simulations on ILI9341 TFT using optimized graphics routines
• Applying physics models for realistic sand behavior under tilt control
• Soldering components onto PCB prototype board to build a durable standalone device

Kit Contents

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