Product Details
The Kitronik Advanced Air Quality Board for Raspberry Pi Pico offers a comprehensive air monitoring and reporting solution. With numerous onboard sensors and connection points, you can effortlessly log, store, and display data using the Pico filesystem and an OLED screen. It also has connection points for external devices like analogue sensors, servos, motors, and heater pads. The board features a dual - row of pin sockets to connect the Raspberry Pi Pico. The Pico can read data from a BME688 air quality and environmental sensor, which measures temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2. Combined with the RTC and flash memory on the Pico, it's perfect for data logging. There's a 128x64 black - and - white OLED display and 3 status ZIP LEDs for visual data display, a piezo buzzer for audio alerts, and two buttons for user input. External connections include 2 1A outputs, a servo output, an extension for more ZIP LEDs, and analogue input connections to the Pico ADC. Other Pico pins are available on 0.1” pitch solder pads. Power can be supplied via a 3xAA battery holder or the 'POWER' terminal block, with a power switch and a green LED to indicate power - on. The Pico provides a regulated 3V supply for the BME688 sensor and OLED screen. The 'POWER' terminal block can also connect a solar cell. Note: Use NiMh rechargeable batteries for charging. Kitronik offers a MicroPython module on its GitHub, along with example programs and a full README.
Using the Kitronik Advanced Air Quality Board for Raspberry Pi Pico is easy. First, connect your Raspberry Pi Pico to the dual - row pin sockets on the board. You can then start monitoring air quality and environmental data. To display the data, the OLED screen and ZIP LEDs are there for visual cues, and the piezo buzzer can give audio alerts. For external devices, use the available connection points. Power the board using either the 3xAA battery holder or the 'POWER' terminal block. When using the 'POWER' terminal block for a solar cell, make sure to fit NiMh rechargeable batteries before charging. To operate the board effectively, refer to the MicroPython module, example programs, and README on Kitronik's GitHub. As for maintenance, keep the board clean and dry. Check the connections regularly to ensure they are secure. If you encounter any issues, consult the documentation on the GitHub page.
