Rocket Engine Test Stand & Thrust Measurement System with Arduino Mega - Capture Thrust, Chamber Pressure & Temperature

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

Whether you're validating a solid propellant grain or characterizing a hybrid engine, this kit transforms raw sensor outputs into calibrated thrust curves, chamber pressure traces, and temperature logs - all displayed in real time on the included TFT screen and saved to microSD. The dual pressure sensor configuration lets you monitor both combustion chamber and injector pressures simultaneously, while the RTC stamps every data point for accurate post-test analysis.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a rugged DIN rail-mounted data acquisition unit that reads a 20kg load cell via HX711 for thrust, two MPX5700 absolute pressure sensors for chamber and injector lines, and a K-type thermocouple through a MAX6675 amplifier for high-temperature chamber sensing. The DS3231 RTC provides precise timestamps, the ILI9341 TFT plots live curves, and the microSD module stores CSV data you can feed into MATLAB or Python. The LM2596 buck converter delivers clean 5V from the 12V power supply, and the 100nF capacitors suppress noise across all sensor rails.

What You'll Learn

• Load cell calibration and HX711 signal conditioning for accurate thrust measurement
• Interfacing K-type thermocouples with MAX6675 for chamber temperatures up to 600�C
• Analog pressure sensor scaling and dual-channel differential measurement
• Real-time data plotting on TFT display and timestamped SD card logging

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Designed for propulsion engineering students at IITs, NITs, and aerospace clubs who need reliable thrust data for rocket projects. Dedicated amateurs in high-powered rocketry and research labs validating small engine designs will also find it indispensable. If you've faced noise rejection, sensor synchronization, or mounting challenges in hot test environments, this system delivers clean signals and robust construction straight out of the enclosure.

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.

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.