Vehicle Crash Detector Pro Kit with Arduino Mega + Motor
Vehicle Crash Detector Pro Kit: Arduino Mega Motor Control for Compliant Joint Testing
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Automotive safety prototypes demand more than a simple collision buzzer. This kit lets you build a bench-top test rig where two co-located DC motors actively change a joint’s apparent stiffness, and an MPU6050 inertial measurement unit quantifies how the system responds. It’s the hardware backbone for safe collaborative robots — the kind that yield rather than crush when they meet an obstacle.
What You'll Build
You will assemble a dual-motor system with closed-loop position feedback from AS5600 magnetic encoders, then integrate two FSR 402 force-sensitive resistors to measure surface pressure. The MPU6050 IMU streams angular velocity and acceleration data, while the INA219 sensors log real-time current draw from each motor. The result is a sensor-rich platform that correlates motor torque, contact force, and instantaneous compliance — an experimental rig for verifying how a robotic joint behaves under simulated crash loads.
What You'll Learn
- Program closed-loop motor control with L298N drivers and AS5600 encoders for precise shaft positioning
- Characterize effective joint stiffness by correlating FSR force readings with IMU attitude changes
- Implement real-time power monitoring using INA219 current sensors to estimate motor torque
- Design a multi-sensor PCB layout and wire a 15-capacitor noise-filtering network for clean analog signals
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Mega 2560 | 1 |
| DC Motor 12V | 2 |
| L298N Driver | 2 |
| AS5600 Encoder | 2 |
| MPU6050 | 1 |
| FSR 402 | 2 |
| LM2596 Buck Converter | 1 |
| INA219 | 2 |
| 0.96in OLED | 1 |
| 100nF Ceramic Capacitor | 15 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 3 |
| 12V 5A PSU | 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 is built for final-year B.Tech students (ECE, EEE, Mechatronics) tackling safety-critical embedded systems, and for participants in the Smart India Hackathon who need a ready-to-instrument robotic joint. If you are at IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS and your capstone project involves compliant actuation, sensor fusion, or crash detection logic, the included hardware gives you a professional-grade lab setup in one box.
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?
Scan the QR code inside the box to launch the AI companion that walks you through wiring diagrams, code errors, and calibration steps. You can also send a WhatsApp message for a direct engineer response within a few hours.
Does this kit simulate an actual vehicle crash?
It is a laboratory test rig, not a full-scale crash dummy. You can program the motors to deliver abrupt torque changes while the IMU and FSRs capture the resulting compliance. The data mirrors the physics a real joint would experience during a collision, making it ideal for algorithm development.
Can I use this as my B.Tech final year project?
Absolutely. The kit covers motor control, sensor interfacing, and data logging — typical of a high-scoring ECE or mechatronics project. The AI companion even includes a project report template you can adapt for your submission.
Is the included soldering iron sufficient for all connections?
Yes, the 25W iron and lead-free solder wire are more than capable of assembling the through-hole components on the prototype boards. All sensor modules use standard 2.54 mm headers, so no fine-pitch soldering is required.
Automotive Safety — Two co-located motors change effective joint stiffness. IMU measures output compliance. Useful for safe robots.
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