{"product_id":"kit-tds-water-quality-sensor-starter-kit","title":"TDS Water Quality Sensor Starter Kit Kit with Arduino Uno","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTDS Water Quality Sensor Kit with Arduino Uno – Test Your Drinking Water in 2-3 Hours\u003c\/h1\u003e\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\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 2-3 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 Digital water quality measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered if your tap water, RO water, or even rainwater is safe to drink? With this kit you build a compact digital meter that reads Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in parts per million and instantly labels it Good, Average, or Poor on a bright 16×2 LCD. It’s hands‑on environmental science, Arduino programming, and real‑world sensor use — packed into a single afternoon project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll assemble a portable water quality checker that uses a TDS conductivity probe. The probe dips into any non‑corrosive water sample, the Arduino Uno processes the electrical signal, and the LCD displays the exact ppm number together with a clear drinking‑quality classification. The whole circuit lives on a breadboard and runs on a 9 V battery — ready for school exhibitions, STEM fairs, or quick checks at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface a TDS (EC) sensor with an Arduino and calibrate it for reliable ppm readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how dissolved solids change electrical conductivity and what that means for water safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgram a 16×2 LCD with an I2C backpack to show live sensor data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassify drinking water using WHO \/ Indian standard TDS thresholds in your code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003eTDS EC Meter Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16x2 LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C Backpack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCBSE students from Class 6 to 12 building science fair projects or exploring sensor‑based monitoring. ATL Tinkering Lab participants who need a ready‑to‑go water testing experiment. First‑year B.Tech ECE\/EEE learners looking for a genuine Arduino sensor project. Also, a wonderful weekend STEM activity for curious young minds (10–15 years) who want to compare water from different taps, filters, and bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the AI companion from the QR code — it recognises each step of this specific TDS meter project. If you prefer, send a WhatsApp message with a photo of your breadboard and we’ll help you debug in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this kit test RO water or municipal tap water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The TDS probe is calibrated for the 0–1000 ppm range, ideal for checking RO output, borewell water, tap water hardness, and even packaged drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the LCD show real‑time results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. As soon as you dip the probe the screen refreshes the ppm number and the quality label (Good, Average, Poor) within two seconds. No extra button presses needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need any soldering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo soldering at all. 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