{"product_id":"kit-tipping-bucket-rain-gauge","title":"Rain Gauge Kit with Arduino Uno + Switch","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePrecision Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge with Arduino Uno — Track Every 0.2mm Tip \u0026amp; Calculate Hourly Rate\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 4-5 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 Rainfall data logging and real-time display\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonsoon season turns CBSE Class 12 physics projects and B.Tech ECE mini-projects into a scramble for a reliable environmental sensor. This kit eliminates the guesswork. A calibrated tipping bucket mechanism paired with a reed switch generates a precise pulse every 0.2 mm of rain. The Arduino Uno captures those pulses, debounces them, and displays accumulated rainfall and real-time hourly rate on a 16x2 I2C LCD. You get a lab-grade weather station that fits on a breadboard — and a project that stands out at any hackathon or school exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standalone rain gauge that counts every bucket tip, updates total rainfall in millimetres on the LCD, and computes the hourly precipitation rate using a DS3231 real-time clock. The reed switch feeds clean signals to the Arduino, which processes them into meaningful data for immediate reading. The system never misses a tip, even during heavy Indian downpours, and the I2C backpack keeps wiring simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalibrate a tipping bucket mechanism for accurate 0.2 mm resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface a reed switch with Arduino and implement debounce logic in code\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrive a 16x2 LCD via I2C backpack to display live sensor data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse DS3231 RTC to timestamp events and calculate hourly rainfall rate\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\u003eReed Switch\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\u003eDS3231 RTC\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\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTipping Bucket Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\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\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 tackling physics investigatory projects will find a perfect blend of mechanics, electromagnetism, and data analysis. B.Tech ECE\/EEE students can use it as a Smart India Hackathon prototype or a mini-project for weather monitoring. ATL Tinkering Labs and science clubs across India trust this kit to demonstrate real-world sensing, while climate studies students at IIT\/NIT\/VIT\/BITS gain hands-on data logging experience.\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 for the AI companion that guides you connection by connection and line of code. If you still need a human touch, WhatsApp us — our engineers respond within minutes, ready to debug with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the reed switch handle Indian monsoon rain rates?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the tipping bucket and reed switch are rated for up to 5 tips per second, easily handling torrential Mumbai or Cherrapunji rainfall. The Arduino debounce algorithm ensures zero missed counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I log data to an SD card for long-term study?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit focuses on real-time display and hourly rate. However, the AI companion includes optional wiring diagrams and code snippets to connect an SD card module (not included) if you want multi‑day logging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this kit prepare me for a CBSE physics viva?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The build covers reed switch magnetism, bucket mechanics, RTC‑based timing, and display interfacing. The companion even highlights common viva questions and model answers to boost your confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eReed switch detects each 0.2mm bucket tip. 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