{"product_id":"kit-thrust-stand-force-gauge-v18","title":"Thrust Stand Force Gauge Variant 18 Kit with Arduino Uno + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCapture Real‑Time Thrust Curves with the Thrust Stand Force Gauge Kit — Arduino Uno, HX711 Load Cell \u0026amp; OLED\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 Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrust force measurement \u0026amp; data logging\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA single test fire of a model rocket motor hides a wealth of performance data — peak thrust, burn time, total impulse — if only you can capture it cleanly. This kit turns that challenge into a repeatable experiment. Mount a small motor or propeller on the load cell, run a burn, and watch the OLED paint the thrust curve in real time while the microSD stores a timestamped record for later analysis. It is rocketry simulation made tangible, without guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will assemble a bench-top thrust stand that quantifies the axial force produced by a hobby rocket motor, EDF, or even a brushless propeller setup. The HX711 load cell delivers millivolt-level precision, the Arduino converts it to grams-force, and the OLED graphs the live signal. Every test run is saved with a DS3231 RTC stamp to microSD, so you can overlay multiple thrust curves and calculate impulse exactly as ISRO or NASA teams would at model scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalibrate a 5 kg load cell using the HX711 24-bit ADC and a known reference weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay real-time force readings and a scrolling thrust curve on a 0.96-inch OLED\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTimestamp sensor data with the DS3231 RTC and log it to microSD as structured CSV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnalyse thrust impulse — the area under the force-time curve — by post-processing logged data\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\u003eHX711 + 5kg Load Cell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Capacitors\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 Jumper 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\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\u003eCBSE Class 11–12 students will find it a direct fit for physics investigatory projects on force measurement and impulse. B.Tech aerospace or mechanical engineering undergrads can use it to validate solid motor thrust curves before static firing, a common requirement at IIT and NIT rocketry clubs. ATL Tinkering Lab mentors and Smart India Hackathon teams working on drone or propulsion prototypes get an accurate, reusable force gauge that logs data autonomously — no laptop required during the test stand run.\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 inside the box to open the AI companion trained on every wiring connection and calibration step of this thrust stand. If you need a human, our WhatsApp support team responds within hours with specific project troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I measure thrust from different motors with this stand?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the 5 kg load cell handles forces from small Estes-type rocket motors up to mid‑power brushless EDFs. The Arduino code allows you to recalibrate and zero the sensor before each test, and the mechanical fixture can be adapted with your own 3D‑printed mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the kit include a rocket motor or igniter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafety regulations prevent us from shipping propellants. The kit provides the complete measurement and data‑logging electronics. You source and mount your own motor, following your institution’s safety protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat data does the microSD log, and how do I use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DS3231 RTC timestamps every reading; the log file contains columns for time, raw ADC count, calibrated force (gf), and optionally a run ID. Open the CSV in Excel or Google Sheets to plot a thrust curve and integrate the force–time trace to obtain impulse, matching standard propulsion analysis workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHX711 + load cell measures thrust force from small motor. 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