{"product_id":"kit-sand-simulation-kinetic-display","title":"Sand Simulation Kinetic Display Kit with Arduino Mega + MPU6050","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKinetic Sand Simulation Kit: Tilt-Controlled Digital Art with Arduino Mega \u0026amp; MPU6050\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 6-8 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 Digital physics simulation \u0026amp; embedded graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarness 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'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. 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