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AirGradient DIY AQ Sensor

Build your own air quality sensor measuring PM2.5, CO2, Temperature and Humidity.

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AirGradient DIY CO2 Traffic Light

Build a powerful CO2 traffic light indicating when it’s time for fresh air!

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How to connect the DIY Sensor to the AirGradient Dashboard

Connecting the DIY sensor to the AirGradient Dashboard is a two step process. First you need to connect the sensor to your WiFi network and then you need to add it to the AirGradient dashboard.

The AirGradient DIY Kits

When we started to give away the AirGradient PCBs and only charged shipping costs, we got a lot of requests from builders about complete kits.

AirGradient DIY Display

When we launched our indoor classroom monitoring with our professional sensors, one of the first feature request from teachers was to have a small display that would show the indoor and outdoor air quality.

AirGradient DIY Pro Kit Built Instructions

These instructions are for the people who ordered our first batch of the new DIY kit with the professional enclsosure. The instruction assume that you have already built a normal AirGradient DIY kit and thus primarily focus on the differences to the default DIY Kit.

Install the Arduino Software and D1 Mini

For all the AirGradient for Education build instructions we use very similar components and the same microcontroller, the Wemos D1 Mini.

The AirGradient DIY Sensor Enclosure

Just a quick shoutout that we have 3D printer files to print your own enclosure. It fits the DIY PCB perfectly and consists of a top and bottom part that snap together.

TVOC on the AirGradient DIY Sensor

There are small boards with the Sensirion SGP30 TVOC sensor that is pin compatible to the SHT30 temperature and humidity sensor that we already use on the board.

COVID-19 Transmission Risk at Schools - What Parents Should Ask their Principal

Social-distancing and mask-wearing are important tools for reducing the COVID-19 transmission risk in schools, but one critical less discussed factor is to ensure that there is adequate air ventilation inside the classrooms.

Ikea Vindriktning Air Quality Sensor Review and Accuracy

Ikea recently came out with a range of air purifiers and also an air quality sensor. The Vindriktning does not have a display but shows the air quality data in the form of a traffic light with red, yellow and green LEDs.

Why Air Quality is such a Successful Marketing Opportunity – a look at Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Can you imagine a prestigious school without toilets? It is very interesting to look at the core marketing messages of private schools.

Design your School’s Air Quality Management to be a Growth and Profit Maker

In most cases, schools approach the topic of air quality from a risk and health perspective and thus seeing it purely as a necessary evil/cost to fulfill international air quality standards and regulations.

We Measured the CO2 Level in a Classroom. This is What We Found Out.

In the city of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, many adults and children alike suffer from the air pollution caused by the annual smoke season.

Indoor Air Quality Covid 19 Transmission Risk Indicator

The risk of Covid 19 infections depends highly on the characteristics of the indoor air, especially the rate of ventilation and the temperature and humidity inside the room.

Classroom and indoor CO2 Standards compared; A Look around the World

Unlike with PM 2.5 where there are already quite established global standards, the standards and guidelines around CO2 are less known and well worth a more detailed look.

Air Purifier vs. Positive Pressure Fresh Air System – an unfair Battle?

We have made a comparison test between a positive pressure fresh air system (PPS) and a standalone purifier on the effectiveness of bringing the ambient PM 2.

Use the Real-time Outdoor Activity Risk (ROAR) Guideline to complement your school’s AQI policy

Most international schools base their AQI policies on the US AQI standard that defines six bands of air quality from “Good” to “Hazardous”.

CO2 Traffic Light to Reduce Covid-19 Transmission Risk

The WHO and leading health authorities agree that increased ventilation is a critical factor in reducing COVID-19 transmission in schools.

The making of our new DIY enclosure

With the first version of our DIY board we developed a simple 3D printable enclosure with a wall mount that looks like this:

Air Quality at Schools – A Holistic Approach

Air pollution is a prevalent issue that has severely impacted the health and wellbeing of schools in certain regions around the world.

Air Quality – Selected Resources

Here is a list of links to resources that we recommend to learn more about air quality in general and also in regards to schools.

Breathe Safe Air Blog

The other day a customer asked me what kind of air pollution masks I would recommend and during my research, I came across a great blog called “Breathe Safe Air“.

Book Review: Nicholas and his incredible Eyesight

As part of our newly launched AirGradient for Education initiative, we want to review educational material to help schools increase awareness on the important topic of air quality.

8 Student Experiments to Measure Air Quality

As pollution is becoming more rampant worldwide, educators are deeply encouraged to teach students about the science of pollution and what they can do to care for the environment.

6 Ways to Improve Air Quality in Classrooms

Air pollution has always been a universal concern, but one that is often swept under the rug by many schools. Children’s health is at risk due to bad air quality, especially those who live in rural regions.

Living in an Area with High Air Pollution? Consider Positive Pressure Systems.

A positive pressure system (PPS) in your house is probably the best solution if you live in a highly polluted area.

How to write a School Policy on Air Quality

Virtually any school that operates in an environment with air pollution issues should have a detailed policy on how to protect its students from these hazards.