{"product_id":"simulate-lunar-isru-with-arduino-mega-regolith-analyser-kit","title":"Simulate Lunar ISRU with Arduino Mega Regolith Analyser Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSimulate Lunar ISRU: Regolith Analyser Kit 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 Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-sensor data acquisition and material characterisation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will assemble a benchtop instrument that mimics in-situ resource utilisation on the Moon - it scans powdered rock samples and records colour coordinates, pH, electrical conductivity, and near-infrared spectral signatures. This kit is designed for researchers and advanced makers who need a reliable, integrated tool to evaluate regolith simulants without hunting down I2C addresses, calibrating disparate breakout boards, or debugging loose connections. The entire sensor array is powered by one Arduino Mega, and the data logs to microSD with RTC timestamps for immediate analysis or machine learning input. ISRU experiments in academic labs, private space-tech R\u0026amp;D, and competitive hackathons like the Smart India Hackathon now have a reproducible hardware baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully functional regolith characterisation station. You will mount the TCS3200 colour sensor, TDS EC meter, analogue pH module, and AS7265x spectral sensor into the enclosure, wire them on custom PCBs, and programme the Mega to read all channels, display live readings on the 2.4-inch TFT, and save each measurement to CSV with a timestamp. The result is a turnkey instrument that classifies mineral analogues by colour, salinity, acidity, and six-channel NIR reflectance - exactly the kind of data needed for lunar resource prospecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing four analogue and I2C sensors simultaneously on a single Arduino Mega\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalibrating a TCS3200 colour sensor and pH probe for reproducible geochemical measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLogging time-stamped multi-parameter data to microSD using the DS3231 RTC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplaying real-time sensor values on an ILI9341 TFT screen with custom UI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCS3200 Colour Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTDS EC Meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog pH Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS7265x Spectral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4in TFT ILI9341\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7k? 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B.Tech ECE and EEE students tackling final-year projects will find the sensor array directly applicable to material characterisation and IoT data logging. University space-tech teams at IITs, NITs, BITS, and VIT preparing for ISRO-themed competitions or the Smart India Hackathon can use it as the core payload demonstrator. Researchers prototyping ISRU experiments for planetary missions will also benefit from an all-in-one, calibrated data pipeline that cuts months off the typical build-validate-deploy cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe QR code leads you to a trained AI assistant that knows every wire and calibration step. If you prefer, our support team is on WhatsApp within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this kit include simulated lunar regolith?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the kit provides the sensing hardware. You can prepare your own simulant powders (JSC-1A, LHS-1, etc.) or use readily available rock dust to begin testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this instrument classify terrestrial minerals too?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The colour, pH, conductivity, and six-channel NIR reflectance data are generic enough to characterise any powdered geological sample - soil, clay, or industrial mineral powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I analyse the spectral data after logging?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CSV files written to the SD card contain reflectance values for violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red channels. 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