{"product_id":"kit-smart-power-strip-indicator","title":"Smart Power Strip Indicator Kit with Arduino Uno + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSmart Power Strip Indicator Kit – Monitor Every Socket with Arduino and LED Indicators\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 Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Current sensing and visual power monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWiring ACS712 current sensor modules to Arduino Uno and interpreting their analog output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSetting up threshold logic in Arduino code to distinguish between standby and active current draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControlling individual LEDs based on real‑time sensor data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembling a practical, expandable home energy monitoring prototype on a breadboard\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\u003eACS712 5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm LED Assorted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220Ω Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\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    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\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 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.\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\u003eOpen the AI companion through the QR code on your kit box for step‑by‑step visual guidance. You can also send a WhatsApp message to our support team with a photo of your setup and we'll help you debug within a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I connect this to a standard Indian power strip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The ACS712 modules go in series with each socket’s live wire—no modification to the strip itself is needed. The kit works with any commonly available 5‑socket extension board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if an LED doesn’t light up even when a device is plugged in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst check your sensor connections and verify that the load is above 0.2 A. The AI companion includes a calibration walkthrough that will help you fine‑tune the threshold levels for accurate indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this kit safe for an 8‑year‑old to build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll circuits operate at 5V DC from the Arduino; there is no direct contact with mains voltage. 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