Track Tremor Progression with Arduino Nano + MPU6050 Kit
Track Tremor Severity Over Months with the Arduino Nano + MPU6050 Wearable Logger
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
For patients managing essential tremor or Parkinson's disease, subjective diary entries don't capture the full picture. This kit helps you build a wrist-worn device that turns raw MPU6050 accelerometer and gyroscope readings into week-over-week tremor severity logs. By storing timestamped data on a microSD card, you can plot frequency and amplitude changes over months, giving neurologists a clear, objective measure of therapy effectiveness.
What You'll Build
A portable, rechargeable logger strapped to the wrist via a Velcro band. The MPU6050 captures fine motor oscillations at a configurable sampling rate, while the DS3231 RTC stamps every entry with the exact date and time. Data flows to a microSD card for later analysis, and a 0.96-inch OLED displays real-time tremor intensity and battery status. The final device runs on a 500mAh LiPo cell with a TP4056 charging module, all soldered onto a compact prototype board.
What You'll Learn
- Logging precise 6-axis motion data from the MPU6050 and filtering out gravity for clean tremor signals
- Writing structured CSV files to a microSD card with real-time clock timestamps using the DS3231
- Displaying live tremor metrics and battery charge on an I2C OLED
- Designing a wearable power circuit with a TP4056 charger and 3.7V LiPo battery, including proper decoupling with 100nF capacitors
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Nano | 1 |
| MPU6050 | 1 |
| DS3231 RTC | 1 |
| MicroSD Module | 1 |
| 0.96in OLED | 1 |
| 4.7k? Resistors | 5 |
| 100nF Capacitors | 5 |
| 3.7V LiPo 500mAh | 1 |
| TP4056 Module | 1 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 2 |
| Velcro Wristband | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
B.Tech ECE/EEE and biomedical engineering students building a final-year project centered on wearable health. Smart India Hackathon teams targeting the health-tech track and needing a rapid data-logging prototype. Research interns at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS Pilani who want to collect longitudinal tremor data for pilot studies. This kit gives you the hardware to move from concept to objective trend analysis without designing a PCB from scratch.
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.
What if I get stuck during the build?
The AI companion provides interactive debugging prompts for common issues like I2C address conflicts or SD card initialization; you can also send photos via WhatsApp for direct guidance.
Can I adjust the data logging interval for faster tremor bursts?
Yes, the firmware is open-source. You can modify the sampling rate in the Arduino sketch to capture tremor events at up to 200 Hz, then log peak values or raw data as needed.
How do I turn the microSD logs into a tremor severity chart?
The logs contain timestamped X/Y/Z acceleration readings. A companion Python script on our GitHub calculates RMS amplitude per second and counts zero-crossings to derive frequency; you can plot progressive weekly mean values in Excel or Jupyter.
Is this device suitable for clinical diagnosis?
The kit is an educational and research platform, not a medical device. Trends generated can complement a clinician's assessment but should not replace formal diagnostic tools.
MPU6050 logs tremor frequency and amplitude weekly. Plots trend over months to track therapy effectiveness.
What's in this kit
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.
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Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items