{"product_id":"kit-air-quality-index-multi-gas-station","title":"Air Quality Index Multi-Gas Station","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild an Air Quality Index Multi‑Gas Station with Arduino Mega\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre‑tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3‑5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6‑8 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18‑21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi‑sensor data fusion \u0026amp; AQI computation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental monitoring demands precision when measuring multiple gases simultaneously. This station combines MQ‑2 for LPG and smoke, MQ‑135 for general air quality, and the MH‑Z19B NDIR CO2 sensor into one calibrated system. A 1.8‑inch TFT displays a consolidated AQI score, timestamped by a DS3231 RTC and logged to microSD — ready for field deployments, Smart India Hackathon prototypes, or B.Tech final‑year projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll assemble a standalone air quality station that ingests three gas sensor streams, applies India‑relevant AQI breakpoints (based on CPCB guidelines for CO, NO₂, and PM₂.₅ surrogates via VOCs), and renders a real‑time index and colour‑coded health category on the TFT. The DS3231 ensures readings carry accurate timestamps, while the microSD logger stores CSV logs for later analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalibrating electrochemical and NDIR gas sensors using known concentration curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplementing multi‑sensor fusion algorithms and weighted AQI sub‑index computation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing SPI‑based TFT displays and I²C RTC modules on Arduino Mega\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigning robust field‑ready prototypes with PCB prototype boards and power management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQ‑2 Gas Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQ‑135 Gas Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH‑Z19B CO2 Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8in TFT ST7735\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM‑M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre‑tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step‑by‑step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3‑5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for B.Tech ECE and EEE students building air quality monitoring capstone projects, participants in Smart India Hackathon and NIT\/VIT\/BITS internal hackathons, and researchers prototyping environmental IoT nodes. The advanced sensor set and PCB prototyping boards also suit ATL‑mentored college incubation labs looking for a ready‑to‑assemble reference design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code inside the box to launch the AI companion; it walks you through calibration, wiring diagrams, and code. For complex issues, message us on WhatsApp with a photo and we’ll get back within business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the kit come with pre‑loaded firmware and AQI calculation code?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — you get a complete Arduino sketch that computes AQI from MQ‑2, MQ‑135 and MH‑Z19B readings using lookup tables aligned with CPCB categories. You can modify thresholds inside the code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I add a particulate matter (PM) sensor to this setup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The Mega has spare hardware UARTs and analog pins. Our AI companion includes a wiring diagram for integrating an external PM sensor and merging its data into the existing AQI logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat tools do I need beyond the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soldering iron, basic hand tools, and a computer with Arduino IDE are required. The PCB boards let you permanently mount sensors once you’ve verified the circuit on a breadboard (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMQ-2, MQ-135 and MH-Z19B measure LPG, air quality and CO2 simultaneously. 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