Thermal Energy Storage PCM Monitor Kit with Arduino Mega
Thermal Energy Storage PCM Monitor Kit — Capture Enthalpy Data from Phase Change Cycles with Arduino Mega
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Build a professional-grade instrument that records how much energy a phase change material stores and releases during melting and solidification. An array of eight DS18B20 probes positioned inside the PCM volume sends temperature profiles to an Arduino Mega, while a real-time clock timestamps every reading and a microSD module logs the enthalpy curve. This kit turns a complex thermal energy research setup into a reproducible, monitored experiment suitable for engineering dissertations, Smart India Hackathon prototypes, or institutional energy labs.
What You'll Build
You'll assemble a field-ready thermal logger that continuously samples eight temperature points at user-defined intervals, writes CSV files with ISO timestamps to an SD card, and displays live ΔT on a 1.8-inch TFT. The resulting dataset can be imported directly into MATLAB, Python, or Excel for enthalpy integration and cycle degradation analysis — exactly what energy storage researchers need to validate new PCM formulations or compare container geometries.
What You'll Learn
- Multipoint temperature sensing with one-wire DS18B20 arrays and parasitic power management
- Real-time data acquisition and SD card buffering using interrupt-driven logging
- Enthalpy approximation from piecewise temperature versus time curves and specific heat integrals
- System integration of RTC, display, storage, and sensor bus on a single prototyping PCB
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Mega 2560 | 1 |
| DS18B20 Probe | 8 |
| DS3231 RTC | 1 |
| MicroSD Module | 1 |
| 1.8in TFT ST7735 | 1 |
| 4.7kΩ Resistors | 10 |
| 100nF Caps | 10 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 2 |
| 9V Battery Snap | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
This kit targets B.Tech ECE/EEE and M.Tech thermal engineering students working on latent heat storage for their capstone or dissertation. It is equally valuable for Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping renewable energy solutions, ATL Tinkering Lab mentors demonstrating advanced data logging, and researchers at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS Pilani who need a reproducible PCM monitoring platform without sourcing twenty components from five vendors.
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.
What if I get stuck during the build?
The AI companion walks you through each connection and debugging step; if you need a human, send a photo on WhatsApp and our support engineer will respond within 24 hours.
Can I use this kit for my B.Tech final year project on thermal energy storage?
Absolutely. Many students have used this exact setup for their thesis work — it logs directly to SD card as CSV, making enthalpy calculations and graphing straightforward in any analysis tool.
How accurate is the enthalpy calculation?
The DS18B20 probes offer ±0.5°C accuracy, and with eight evenly spaced probes you capture spatial thermal profiles well enough to estimate stored energy within 3–5% of calorimeter values when using proper insulation — plenty for comparative PCM studies.
Which PCM materials are compatible with this kit?
The probes are waterproof and compatible with paraffin-based PCMs, salt hydrates, and fatty acids up to 125°C. The kit does not include the PCM itself, but works with any container you design — beakers, finned tubes, or encapsulated pouches.
DS18B20 array in phase change material tracks latent heat storage and release cycles. Logs enthalpy to SD.
What's in this kit
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
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Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items