{"product_id":"kit-self-balancing-robot","title":"Self-Balancing Robot Kit with Arduino Uno + MPU6050","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMaster PID Control with the Self-Balancing Robot Kit: Arduino Uno \u0026amp; MPU6050 Gyro\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 8-10 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 PID Tuning \u0026amp; Control Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a robot that stands upright and balances on two wheels just like a Segway. This kit takes you deep into feedback control systems—you'll program an Arduino Uno to read an MPU6050 gyroscope\/accelerometer, run a PID loop, and drive NEMA17 stepper motors through A4988 drivers. Tune Kp, Ki, and Kd gains in real time via the serial monitor and watch the robot respond. If you're an engineering student tackling control theory or a robotics hobbyist hungry for a real controls challenge, this is the project that bridges textbook equations and physical behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully functional two-wheel self-balancing robot that maintains upright equilibrium using sensor fusion from the MPU6050 and precise stepper motor actuation. The robot reacts to tilt angles with millisecond-level updates, and you’ll tune its stability live over USB serial without re-flashing code. The final build is a sturdy acrylic chassis you assemble yourself, giving you a platform to experiment with advanced algorithms like cascade control or sensor filtering after the initial build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplement a complete PID controller on Arduino and tune the proportional, integral, and derivative terms for stable balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRead and fuse gyroscope and accelerometer data from the MPU6050 to compute a robust tilt angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControl NEMA17 stepper motors with A4988 drivers, microstepping, and current limiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse serial communication to adjust control parameters in real time and log sensor data for analysis\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\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPU6050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA4988 Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEMA 17 Stepper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM2596 Buck Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3S LiPo 1300mAh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXT60 Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\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\u003eAcrylic Plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3 Bolts+Nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\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\u003eIdeal for B.Tech ECE, EEE, and Mechatronics students working on control system assignments, capstone projects, or Smart India Hackathon hardware challenges. Also suitable for robotics club members at IITs, NITs, VIT, BITS, and advanced ATL Tinkering Lab mentors who want a hands-on PID platform. If you've outgrown beginner kits and want to see mathematical control theory drive real motors, this project bridges the gap between simulation and physical robots.\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 on the box to open the AI build companion trained on this exact balancing robot project. If you need more help, reach out via WhatsApp for direct assistance from our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need prior soldering experience to assemble this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this kit involves soldering the PCB prototype board, motor wires, and connectors. The included soldering iron and solder wire are suitable for beginners, but some familiarity with soldering will make the build smoother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eI see PID control at college, but how does this help me tune gains on a real robot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll adjust Kp, Ki, Kd over serial and immediately see oscillations, steady-state error, or stable balance. This hands-on tuning teaches you how each term affects physical response—far more intuitive than simulation plots. The AI companion also explains what to expect as you tweak each parameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this robot for a national-level contest like Smart India Hackathon?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The kit provides a robust self-balancing platform that you can extend with additional sensors or wireless control. Several teams have used our balancing robot as a base for material transport or surveillance robots in hackathons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMPU6050 PID balances 2WD robot with NEMA17 steppers. 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