{"product_id":"kit-vermicompost-temperature-map","title":"Vermicompost Temperature Map Kit with Arduino Uno + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMap Temperature Gradients in Your Compost Pile — Vermicompost Temperature Map Kit with Arduino Uno and 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 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-sensor temperature mapping and data display\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVermicomposting works best when the pile stays between 20°C and 30°C — too hot and the worms die, too cold and decomposition stalls. This kit lets you see the temperature at three different depths side-by-side on an OLED screen, so you know exactly when to turn the pile or add moisture. Built around an Arduino Uno and three waterproof DS18B20 probes on the same 1-Wire bus, the system updates every second and can stamp readings with time using the included DS3231 real-time clock. It’s a field-ready tool for anyone serious about organic waste recycling, and a fantastic hands-on project for agriculture-focused STEM students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll assemble a compact monitoring station that reads subsurface temperatures at three distinct compost depths, displays the vertical gradient on a 0.96-inch OLED screen, and logs the time of each reading. Everything plugs into a breadboard — no soldering. Once built, you can seal the electronics in a box and place the probes directly into a working vermicompost bin, vermi-bed, or even a regular compost pile to capture real thermal profiles that tell you whether microbial activity is optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWiring and addressing multiple DS18B20 digital temperature sensors on a single 1-Wire bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplaying real-time sensor data on an I2C OLED screen with custom layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsing a DS3231 RTC module to timestamp readings for later crop or soil health analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterpreting temperature gradients in organic decomposition systems and connecting sensor data to vermiculture best practices\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\u003eDS18B20 Probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\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\u003e4.7kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\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\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\u003eThis intermediate kit is ideal for CBSE Class 11–12 students taking up agriculture or electronics projects, B.Tech ECE\/Agriculture Engineering undergraduates prototyping for Smart India Hackathon, and ATL Tinkering Lab mentors looking for a real-world sensor application. It also fits neatly into college-level coursework at NIT, VIT, BITS Pilani, or state universities where IoT and precision farming are emerging focus areas. If you already have basic Arduino experience and want to move from single-sensor demos to a multi-point data system, this is your next step.\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 this kit’s exact wiring and code. It can walk you through troubleshooting step by step, and our team is also available on WhatsApp for any specific hiccups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow deep do I insert the temperature probes into the compost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three DS18B20 probes are meant to be placed at three different depths — typically 10 cm, 20 cm, and 30 cm — so you capture the full vertical gradient. The probe cables are long enough to reach from the breadboard to a nearby compost bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the probes survive in a moist compost environment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the DS18B20 probes come in a waterproof stainless steel casing with sealed leads, making them safe for direct burial in damp organic matter. Just keep the wiring junction outside the pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I log temperature data over time using this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The included DS3231 RTC module lets you timestamp each reading. The standard Arduino code we provide displays live values and can be extended to write time-stamped data to the serial monitor or an SD card module (not included, but easily added).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDS18B20 array on 1-wire bus maps temperature at three depths in compost pile. 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