{"product_id":"photodiode-spectrophotometer-kit-with-arduino-mega-beer-lambert-lab","title":"Photodiode Spectrophotometer Kit with Arduino Mega - Beer-Lambert Lab","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePhotodiode Spectrophotometer Kit - Build a Concentration Analyzer with Arduino Mega\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 5-6 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spectrophotometry \u0026amp; Data Logging\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIlluminate a sample at three distinct wavelengths using an RGB LED, capture transmitted light with a BPW34 photodiode, and let Arduino Mega calculate concentration through real-time absorbance processing. Whether you're quantifying dye in a solution or verifying Lambert-Beer linearity for a school submission, this instrument delivers lab-grade precision from components you assemble yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA working spectrophotometer that reads absorbance at red, green, and blue wavelengths, displays concentration on a 0.96-inch OLED, logs readings to a microSD card with timestamps, and allows you to export raw voltage and absorbance data for graphing. 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