Vehicle Vibration Logger Kit with Arduino Mega + NRF24
Vehicle Vibration Logger Kit — Wireless Master-Slave Force Feedback with Arduino Mega & NRF24
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Step into the world of automotive tele-diagnostics with a wireless master-slave robotic arm that faithfully mirrors your hand movements and reflects road or engine vibrations back through haptic motors. This kit transforms two Arduino Mega boards and NRF24L01 transceivers into a real-time force-feedback system — the same foundational technology used in remote vehicle health monitoring and surgical robotics. You'll build a prototype that lets an operator feel a component's surface texture from across a workshop, making it an ideal project for B.Tech final-year students and hackathon participants exploring remote manipulation.
What You'll Build
You'll assemble a master arm equipped with six potentiometer joints and a slave arm driven by six high-torque MG90S servos. When you move the master arm, the slave replicates your motion instantly over a 2.4 GHz NRF24 link, while coin vibration motors on the master buzz whenever the slave encounters resistance or vibration, creating a realistic haptic experience. The result is a functional prototype for remote vehicle inspection: an operator can rotate, flex, and probe a part from a safe distance, feeling subtle vibrations that signal wear, cracks, or misalignment.
What You'll Learn
- Establishing low-latency wireless communication between two Arduino Mega boards using NRF24L01 modules
- Controlling six MG90S servos simultaneously via a PCA9685 I2C-based PWM driver
- Reading analog potentiometer values and mapping them to precise servo angles with software smoothing
- Programming haptic feedback by triggering coin vibration motors based on slave arm load conditions
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Mega 2560 | 2 |
| NRF24L01 | 2 |
| MG90S Servo | 6 |
| PCA9685 Driver | 1 |
| 10kΩ Potentiometer | 6 |
| Coin Vibration Motor | 2 |
| 100nF Caps | 20 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 4 |
| 5V 5A PSU | 1 |
| 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
Engineers and researchers building haptic teleoperation testbeds, B.Tech final-year ECE/EEE students working on automotive tele-diagnostics projects for Smart India Hackathon, and experienced hobbyists from IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS campuses who want to explore wireless force feedback. Prior familiarity with Arduino wiring and basic soldering is assumed — this is not a beginner project. The system directly addresses use-cases like remote vehicle underbody inspection, where feeling a rust spot through vibration feedback saves time and improves diagnostic accuracy.
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 to chat with our AI companion, which understands every connection and line of code in this kit. If it can't resolve your issue, we'll step in over WhatsApp within hours.
Can I modify the code to add a camera for visual feedback?
Yes, the Arduino Mega has ample UART and SPI pins. You can integrate an OV7670 camera module on the slave and stream video to a separate display, while the haptic feedback loop runs uninterrupted.
Is the NRF24 range sufficient for a vehicle garage?
In open air, the NRF24L01 achieves up to 100 metres. Inside a garage with metal obstacles, you can expect 20-30 metres, which is sufficient for most workshop diagnostic setups.
Are the vibration motors strong enough for realistic haptic feedback?
The coin motors provide clear, distinct vibration patterns that effectively signal resistance or texture changes. For stronger feedback, you can later upgrade to larger ERM motors that run on the same 5V PSU.
Automotive Diagnostics — Master arm with potentiometers mirrors slave arm via NRF24 wireless. Force reflection via vibration motors.
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