The Kitronik Air Quality Board for Pico provides a complete air monitoring and reporting solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico. The board incorporates a BME688 air quality and environmental sensor (temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index and eCO2) and connection points that allow you to log, store and display data effectively with the Pico filesystem and an OLED screen. The board comes with a 128x64 OLED display and connection pins for external devices, such as analogue sensors, servos, motors, and heater pads.
Power is provided via the 3xAA battery holder or the ‘POWER’ terminal block. The voltage supply is controlled using a power switch, with a green LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The Pico also produces a regulated 3V supply which is used to power the BME688 sensor and OLED display screen.
Features
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An all-in-one Air Quality monitoring and reporting solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico.
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Measure temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2.
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The board features a black and white 128x64 OLED display screen for visually displaying data.
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The sensor, along with the RTC and flash memory on the Pico means the board is well set up for time-stamped data logging.
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The board also has 3 status ZIP LEDs for visually displaying data, a piezo buzzer for audio and two buttons for user input.
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There is an integrated two-row connector for the Raspberry Pi Pico to slot into.
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There are connection points for external devices, such as analogue sensors, servos, motors, and heater pads.
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The board also features a connection point for a solar cell that can be used alongside rechargeable batteries to keep your experiments running for longer.
Resources
Kitronik Air Quality Datalogging Board Layout
Kitronik Air Quality Data-logging Board for Raspberry Pi Pico
FAQs:
Q: What parameters does the Kitronik Air Quality Datalogging Board measure?
A: The board measures temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index (IAQ), and estimated CO2 levels using the onboard BME688 sensor.
Q: Can the data be logged and stored?
A: Yes, the board is specifically designed for data logging. It utilizes the Raspberry Pi Pico's RTC and flash memory to store time-stamped data.
Q: How is the data displayed?
A: The board features a 128x64 OLED display screen for visual representation of the data. Additionally, it has 3 status ZIP LEDs and a piezo buzzer for providing alerts and notifications.
Q: Can I connect external devices to this board?
A: Yes, the board provides connection points for external devices such as analog sensors, servos, motors, and heater pads. It also has a connection point for a solar cell for powering the board.
Q: Is there any software support for this board?
A: Yes, Kitronik provides a MicroPython module on their GitHub repository with example programs and a detailed README document to assist in using the board.
