{"product_id":"kit-uv-sunscreen-effectiveness-test","title":"UV Sunscreen Effectiveness Test Kit with Arduino Uno + Sensor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a UV Sunscreen Effectiveness Tester with Arduino Uno \u0026amp; ML8511 Sensor\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 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 UV sensor calibration \u0026amp; SPF calculation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your understanding of sun protection into a working scientific instrument. With this kit, you’ll build a handheld UV meter that reads ambient ultraviolet radiation through a sunscreen-coated surface and automatically calculates the percentage blocked—simulating how SPF ratings are tested. No prior electronics experience needed; every wire, sensor, and code library is ready for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll assemble an Arduino-powered tester that displays live UV index on a crisp 16x2 LCD. Place a clean glass slide with sunscreen between the UV source and the ML8511 sensor, and watch the numbers change. The Arduino sketch converts raw voltage to UV intensity, compares readings before and after sunscreen application, and outputs a protection percentage you can interpret as an SPF indicator. The result is a compact, reusable device perfect for science fair exhibits or classroom demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing the ML8511 UV sensor with Arduino Uno and reading analog voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConverting sensor output into meaningful UV index and SPF-like values\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfiguring I2C communication to drive the 16x2 LCD without messy wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStructuring a real-world scientific experiment with controlled variables\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\u003eML8511 UV Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16x2 LCD Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C Backpack Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-point Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale-to-Male Jumper Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap Connector\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\u003eThis kit is designed for CBSE students (Class 6–12) exploring environmental physics or computer science projects, ATL Tinkering Lab participants prototyping health-tech ideas, and first-year B.Tech ECE\/EEE undergraduates needing a quick sensor-data lab. It’s also a smart choice for parents introducing electronics through a real-world experiment that answers a question every child asks: “Does my sunscreen actually work?”\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 chat with the AI companion, or drop a message on our WhatsApp support line. We respond the same day with wiring screenshots and code tweaks specific to your issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this kit really measure SPF accurately enough for a science project?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt delivers a repeatable UV blocking percentage that correlates with sunscreen SPF. The calibration routine adjusts for ambient conditions, making it a reliable tool for comparative experiments and science fair displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do I use as the test surface for sunscreen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean glass or transparent plastic slide works perfectly. Apply a thin, even layer of sunscreen, let it dry, then place it between the UV source and the sensor. The kit includes instructions for consistent sample preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I test indoors without sunlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSunlight provides the strongest UV signal, but you can use a UV LED flashlight or a UV lamp. The sensor responds to UV-A and UV-B light, so any source in that range will generate measurable data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eML8511 measures UV before and after sunscreen. 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