Simple Air Sensor
This barebones sensor uses the same type of particle detector as the #PurpleAir sensor, but only one as compared to #PurpleAir's two; does not have a BME280 temperature, humidity and pressure sensor as the Purple Air does; and instead of logging either to the cloud or to the device itself, it displays a red/yellow/green light based on PM2.5 levels it detects.
This device's #plantower sensor is described on its datasheet as factory calibrated, but NOTE: 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.
Parts List
- 1 Arduino
- 1 RBG LED Light
- 1 Sensor with cable
- 1 Breadboard
Uses
- to see immediate qualitative differences in air quality at low cost
- to use in groups (with 3+ sensors) to plan out placement of a #purple-air or other more expensive sensor, for example with consideration for wind direction
Questions
Activities
Visualize data from a Simple Air Sensor using onboard serial hardware
Post by @bhamster 2 | almost 3 years ago
