Arduino Self-Balancing Pendulum Kit - Grasp Control Theory with MPU6050 & DC Motor

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

Balance a pendulum upright using real-time sensor data and a motor - the same principle behind self-balancing robots and Segways. This kit transforms abstract control theory into a physical, working system. Measure tilt with the MPU6050 gyroscope+accelerometer, then command a DC motor through an L298N driver to counteract gravity. It's a tangible way to understand how feedback loops stabilize unstable systems.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a free-swinging pendulum on a motor shaft and let the Arduino read its angle via I2C from the MPU6050. The Arduino runs a PID control algorithm that calculates the exact motor torque needed to hold the pendulum vertical. With every reading, the motor adjusts - the pendulum hovers in place, visibly fighting gravity. The kit includes an encoder to monitor motor position, closing the control loop. You'll walk away with a working closed-loop mechatronic system and a clear mental model of industrial motor controllers.

What You'll Learn

• Fuse gyroscope and accelerometer data for accurate angle estimation
• Implement a PID control algorithm from scratch in Arduino C++
• Drive a 12V DC motor bidirectionally using an L298N H-bridge
• Interpret encoder quadrature signals for position feedback

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Students in CBSE Class 12 looking for a physics project that demonstrates dynamic stability, first-year B.Tech ECE/EEE learners needing a hands-on control systems lab, and Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping inverted pendulum applications. Also fits ATL Tinkering Labs where supervised exploration of sensor integration and feedback loops is encouraged.

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.