Introduction:
Ever wondered how clean the air you breathe is? With just a few components, you can build your own Air Quality Meter in under three minutes! This DIY project uses the Sensirion SGP30 sensor to measure Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) and Caborn (IV) Oxide (CO2) levels for a comprehensive overview of your environment, ensuring that you breathe clean air.
You'll Need:- Triple Adapter: For easy connection without the hassles of wiring.
- SGP30 Sensor (Sensirion): Monitors Total Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Carbon (IV) Oxide (CO2).
- Carenuity C3-Mini Microcontroller: The brain of our setup.
- Display Module: Shows real-time air quality data.
- Carenuity 3D Enclosure: To house our setup.
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1. Assembly:This is a simple plug-and-play setup that doesn't require any technical skills!
- Mount your sensor, microcontroller, and display onto your triple adapter as shown in the image below.
The next step is to install your Air Quality Meter firmware, which has already been prepared for you.
- Using a USB data cable, connect the setup to your computer.
- Using the appropriate browser (e.g., Chrome), navigate to AIR-QUALITY-METER
- Click install
- On the popUp, select your correct com-port and install the firmware.
- Press the rest button and YESS 🎉🎉 you succeeded!
- Print the attached STL file and house your device.
- Note that your Air Quality Meter can be powered using any external power source.
- Strategically place it at your favorite location in your house and constantly monitor the quality of your breath.
In just a few steps, you’ll have a fully operational Air Quality Meter that provides real-time insights into VOCs, and CO2 levels, in parts per million (ppm). Perfect for smart home enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals alike, this project is quick, easy, and incredibly rewarding.
Get ready to breathe easier with Carenuity!
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