Discover Planetary Distances with Arduino Uno & OLED Kit

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Ever wondered how far apart the planets really are? With this kit, young space explorers build a handheld device that displays the scaled distance from the Sun for each planet - in kilometers and light-minutes - at the push of a button. Perfect for school projects, science fairs, or simply satisfying cosmic curiosity, the build uses real Arduino programming and a bright OLED screen to turn astronomical numbers into an interactive experience.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a compact, self-contained model on a breadboard. A press of the right button advances through Mercury, Venus, Earth, and out to Neptune; the left button goes backwards. The vibrant OLED screen instantly shows the planet's name, its average distance from the sun in kilometers, and that same distance expressed in light-minutes - making abstract scales tangible and memorable.

What You'll Learn

• Wiring an I2C OLED display and tactile buttons to an Arduino Uno
• Coding button debouncing and state-machine logic to cycle through planets
• Understanding astronomical distances and the concept of light-minutes
• Displaying sensor inputs and real-time data on a screen using Arduino libraries

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Ideal for young makers aged 5-15, this kit fits into CBSE Class 5-10 science projects, ATL Tinkering Labs, and hobbyist exploration. It's also a hands-on gift for any child curious about space - no prior electronics experience needed. B.Tech ECE/EEE students will appreciate the clean code structure for rapid prototyping.

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.