{"product_id":"touchless-bin-stem-kit-with-arduino-uno-thermal-expansion-project","title":"Touchless Bin STEM Kit with Arduino Uno - Thermal Expansion Project","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMeasure Thermal Expansion Touchlessly\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 Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measuring thermal expansion with sensors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine turning a simple trash can into a scientific instrument that reveals one of physics' fundamental principles - thermal expansion. With this kit, you'll assemble a touchless measurement system: an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor precisely tracks the length of a metal rod, while a DS18B20 digital thermometer records its temperature in real time. As you gently heat the rod, the distance reading changes on the 16x2 LCD, letting you see with your own eyes how metals expand. This is project-based STEM learning made tangible and exciting, perfect for school science fairs or curious young makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll create a fully functional touchless bin that doubles as a thermal expansion demonstrator. The sensor pair mounted on the bin allows you to place a metal rod nearby and observe its elongation as it warms up. The LCD displays simultaneous temperature and distance, giving you a clear, numeric proof of the expansion. The build is clean, breadboard-based, and requires no soldering - just plug, upload the code, and start experimenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow thermal expansion works and why different materials expand at different rates, measured with real data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor to capture precise distance changes down to the millimetre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReading temperature from the DS18B20 one-wire sensor and converting it to visual data on an LCD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsing the I2C backpack to reduce wiring complexity, and debugging sensor readings with Arduino code.\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 Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS18B20 Probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHC-SR04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16x2 LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C Backpack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7k? 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Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is ideal for school students from Class 6 to 10 exploring heat and measurement concepts, CBSE Class 11-12 physics students verifying thermal expansion, and B.Tech ECE\/EEE first-year students learning sensor integration. It's also a ready-made project for ATL Tinkering Labs, science exhibitions, and Smart India Hackathon junior challenges where hands-on demonstration scores high marks. No prior electronics experience is required - the breadboard wiring is guided step-by-step.\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\u003eScan the QR code included to access the AI companion, which provides real-time troubleshooting specific to this kit. You can also message us on WhatsApp for support from our engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill I need to solder anything?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo soldering is necessary. All connections are made on the included breadboard using the jumper wires, and the LCD's I2C backpack snaps directly onto the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I see both temperature and distance at once?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The 16x2 LCD shows the current temperature from the DS18B20 on the top line and the distance measured by the HC-SR04 on the bottom line, updating live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I don't have a metal rod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA metal rod is not included, but any iron or aluminium rod (even a sturdy wire) from home or a hardware store works perfectly. The system is designed to detect tiny length changes, so a piece of a metal hanger or a nail can demonstrate the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTouchless Bin - DS18B20 temperature and HC-SR04 distance prove thermal expansion of a metal rod under heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat's in this kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/uno-r3-ch340g-atmega328p-board-arduino-compatible\"\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ds18b20-digital-temp-sensor-module-1-wire-55-to-125c\"\u003eDS18B20 Probe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hc-sr04-ultrasonic-sensor-module-5v-distance-2cm-400cm\"\u003eHC-SR04\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/16x2-lcd-display-module-16x2-character-blue-backlight\"\u003e16x2 LCD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/i2c-backpack-pcf8574-i2c-adapter-for-lcd-displays\"\u003eI2C Backpack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/resistor-variety-pack-100-pcs-10-values-14w-carbon-film\"\u003e4.7k? 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