Smart Power Strip Indicator Kit – Monitor Every Socket with Arduino and LED Indicators

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

Turn an ordinary power strip into a smart energy dashboard. By placing four ACS712 current sensors in line with each socket, you'll create a real-time LED indicator panel that lights up whenever a device draws power. No more guessing which appliances are left on standby—you'll see energy waste instantly, exactly where it happens in your home.

What You'll Build

A compact, breadboard-based indicator unit that connects to any multi‑socket extension board. Each LED corresponds to a specific socket and glows when current flows, giving you a live display of active loads. Ideal for identifying energy‑hungry gadgets, verifying if chargers are actually pulling power, or simply understanding your household consumption patterns at a glance.

What You'll Learn

• Wiring ACS712 current sensor modules to Arduino Uno and interpreting their analog output
• Setting up threshold logic in Arduino code to distinguish between standby and active current draw
• Controlling individual LEDs based on real‑time sensor data
• Assembling a practical, expandable home energy monitoring prototype on a breadboard

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This kit is a natural fit for CBSE Class 11–12 students exploring electricity and electronics, ATL Tinkering Lab members prototyping energy solutions, and B.Tech ECE or EEE undergraduates taking on their first embedded project. It also shines at school science exhibitions, Smart India Hackathon idea demos, and as a weekend maker activity for curious learners aged 10 and above.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every 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.