Simple Air Sensor
This simple sensor uses the same type of particle detector as the #PurpleAir sensor, but instead of logging, it displays a red/yellow/green light based on PM2.5 levels it detects.
This device's #plantower sensor is factory calibrated, but this kit is not designed for quantitative readings; it's just the most basic setup you can use to get started measuring particulate air pollution -- dust.
Quite a few people have built simple open source, Arduino-based devices around the cheap #plantower particulate air sensor, and this is a bare-bones version that is easy to assemble, and comes pre-programmed. We also offer it assembled and ready to plug in in the Public Lab Store.
Questions
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Activities
| Purpose | Category | Status | Author | Time | Difficulty | Replications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembling the Simple Air Sensor | - | - | @warren | - | - | 1 replications: Try it » |
| Simple air sensor assembly notes | - | - | @natevw | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
| Log Simple Air Sensor data to SD card | - | - | @imvec | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
| Exploring with the Simple Air Sensor | test-limits | - | @stevie | 1h | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
| Record data from a Simple Air Sensor | - | - | @warren | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
| Visualize data from a Simple Air Sensor using onboard serial hardware | - | - | @bhamster | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
Activities should include a materials list, costs and a step-by-step guide to construction with photos. Learn what makes a good activity here.