Product Details
The Kitronik Air Quality Board offers a top - notch air monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro:bit. With numerous onboard sensors and connection points, it lets you gather a large amount of air quality data. This data can be stored in the onboard memory, shown on the OLED screen, or sent to a computer for in - depth analysis. Kitronik has also created online MakeCode tutorials to help you explore all the board's key features. Check the 'Resources' section below for links.
This board is a classroom essential. You can conduct short or long - term experiments, like monitoring air quality throughout the year with or without heating. Then, use the collected data to create graphs and more. It's also a great addition to an office or workshop, helping you decide when to open windows or ventilate your workspace.
The board has an integrated Edge Connector, allowing the BBC micro:bit to fit in easily. The onboard sensors measure temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2. The real - time clock (RTC) and 1Mbit of onboard EEPROM memory enable timestamped data logging and long - term storage. There are 3 status ZIP LEDs for visual data display. Three of the BBC micro:bit's pins (Pins 0, 1, and 2) are available on 0.1” pitch solder pads for additional sensors or outputs, along with 3V and GND pads for power.
You can power the board using either the 3xAA battery holder or the micro USB connector. A power switch controls the voltage supply, and a green status LED indicates when it's on. The board provides a regulated 3V supply to power the inserted BBC micro:bit, eliminating the need for separate power.
It also has a connection point for a solar cell, which can be used with rechargeable batteries to keep your experiments going longer. Note: Use NiMh rechargeable batteries before charging.
Kitronik has made custom MakeCode blocks for easy coding. You can add these blocks to the MakeCode editor by clicking the cog icon in the top - right, selecting Extensions, typing 'Kitronik' in the search bar, and clicking on the Air Quality Board block tile. You can also use this URL: https://github.com/KitronikLtd/pxt - kitronik - air - quality.
Features:
- All - in - one air quality monitoring and reporting for the BBC micro:bit.
- Measures temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2.
- Pins 0, 1, and 2 on solder pads for extra I/O.
- Black - and - white 128x64 OLED display and 3 status ZIP LEDs for data display.
- RTC and 1Mbit EEPROM for timestamped data logging and long - term storage.
- Online MakeCode tutorials for key features.
- Ideal for long - term classroom monitoring experiments.
- Integrated edge connector for the micro:bit.
- Solar cell connection for extended experiments.
- Custom MakeCode blocks for easy coding.
- Can be coded with MakeCode, Javascript, or Python.
Contents:
- 1 x Kitronik Air Quality Board for BBC micro:bit.
- 1 x 3xAA battery holder.
Dimensions:
- Length: 68.5mm.
- Width: 48mm.
- Height: 28.5mm.
- PCB Thickness: 1.6mm
Using the Kitronik Air Quality Board is a breeze. First, connect your BBC micro:bit to the integrated Edge Connector. You can power the board with either the 3xAA battery holder or the micro USB connector. Just flip the power switch, and the green status LED will show when it's on.
When it comes to data collection, the onboard sensors will measure temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2. The data can be stored in the onboard memory or displayed on the OLED screen. If you want to analyze it further, transfer it to a computer.
For coding, use the custom MakeCode blocks. In the MakeCode editor, click the cog icon, select Extensions, search for 'Kitronik', and click on the Air Quality Board block tile. You can also use the provided URL.
If you plan to use the solar cell connection, make sure to fit NiMh rechargeable batteries. This will keep your experiments running for a longer time.
To maintain the board, keep it clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you're not using it for a while, turn it off to save battery life.
