Wine Cellar Climate Monitor Kit v19
Wine Cellar Climate Monitor Kit v19 – Drive ILI9341 TFT at 60fps Using Pico PIO SPI
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Transform your wine cellar into a precision-monitored storage environment. This kit replaces slow software SPI with a custom PIO state machine on the Raspberry Pi Pico, clocking the ILI9341 TFT at 62.5 MHz for a smooth 60 fps refresh—six times faster than traditional bit-banging. You'll build a real-time climate display that tracks temperature, humidity, and vibration, giving you instant feedback on cellar conditions.
What You'll Build
You'll assemble a compact, fast-updating monitor that displays live DHT22 temperature/humidity values and MPU6050 motion status on a 2.4-inch color screen. The 60fps update rate ensures you catch rapid fluctuations that could spoil valuable wine. A vibration alert from the accelerometer signals if a cellar door is opened or if equipment is disturbed, making this an essential tool for any serious wine collector.
What You'll Learn
- Program PIO state machines on the RP2040 to generate precise 62.5 MHz SPI signals
- Decode the DHT22 one-wire protocol and extract calibrated humidity/temperature data
- Read 3-axis acceleration and gyroscope data from the MPU6050 over I2C
- Solder through-hole components and route connections on a prototype PCB stripboard
- Render a responsive GUI on the ILI9341 using the high-speed parallel-data mode
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi Pico | 1 |
| 2.4in TFT ILI9341 | 1 |
| DHT22 | 1 |
| MPU6050 | 1 |
| 4.7kΩ Resistors | 5 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 2 |
| Micro USB Cable | 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
Advanced students and makers ready to dive deep into programmable I/O. Ideal for B.Tech ECE/EEE students at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS Pilani who want a robust project for Smart India Hackathon or a final‑year demo. CBSE Class 12 learners with prior microcontroller experience will find it a challenging capstone, and ATL Tinkering Lab mentors can use it to
Wine Storage — Pico PIO state machine implements hardware SPI at 62.5MHz. Drives ILI9341 TFT at 60fps vs 10fps software.
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.
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