Air Fobulous 2040
Tag: iot
Citizen Science Badge
A badge that enables data collection using a microphone, BME688 air quality sensor to collect data, and upload it using a cellular module.
Some applications of the PCB include:
- Automating Air Quality data logging using known sounds
- Conducting community science experiments using a combination of sensors.
The components of the badge are listed below according to their corresponding number along with their application. They are:
- Invensense ICS-41350 MEMS Microphone. The audio captured from the microphone is used to detect sound using Edge Impulse
- Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller with 64MB flash.
- Blues Wireless cellular module is used to upload data points to the cloud as well as receive “Save The Air” alerts from the cloud.
- Automotive Gauge Stepper Motor (x27.168) – Used to indicate measured air quality index.
- Bosch BMI270 IMU to detect motion
- DA7280 for haptic feedback
- BME688 air quality sensor to calculate air quality index as well as detect odors
- JST/ Qwiic sensor port for connecting external sensors.
- 3 x AA battery pack
- USB C port for programming.
A detailed write-up is available from on Hackster.io
The Connected Lamp
I built this lamp using a 3D printer. I re-purposed a design that I found on Adafruit’s learning resources. At Altschool, one of my responsibilities is to monitor the health of 60+ microphones and 100+ cameras. We monitor these devices using Rollbar. Whenever a rollbar alert is received, this lamp changes its behavior.
Code Samples and Github repository.
Boxing datalogger
I designed this board for a friend. It collects data from a pressure sensor and an accelerometer, transmits the data through a bluetooth module (bluetooth serial module). The board is powered using a Li-Po battery and embedded inside the boxing glove.
