{"product_id":"smart-city-pm2-5-node-kit-edge-ai-with-portenta-h7-and-lte-m","title":"Smart City PM2.5 Node Kit - Edge AI with Portenta H7 \u0026 LTE-M","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDeploy an Intelligent Air Quality Node with Arduino Portenta H7 and LTE-M\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 12-15 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embedded AI \u0026amp; LTE IoT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost air quality nodes send raw data continuously, wasting power and cloud costs. You'll build something sharper: a solar-powered station that uses TensorFlow Lite on the Portenta H7's M7 core to classify pollution anomalies locally, then transmits only critical alerts via LTE Cat.M1. Ideal for dense urban monitoring, industrial fence-lines, or smart city pilots where every message must count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rugged, weatherproof sensor node that measures PM2.5, PM10, CO2, temperature, and humidity. On-device TFLite models assess whether readings constitute a real pollution event. When an anomaly is flagged, the Cat.M1 GNSS shield sends a compact alert with location and sensor context to your cloud endpoint, while logging all data to microSD for later analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeploy TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers on the Portenta H7's Cortex-M7 core with real sensor inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrate PMS5003, MH-Z19B, and DHT22 into a multi-sensor fusion pipeline with RTC time-stamping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgram event-driven LTE Cat.M1 transmission using the Portenta Cat.M1 shield and GNSS for location tagging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign a solar-battery power system with 18650 cells, TP4056 charging, and buck regulation for continuous outdoor operation\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 Portenta H7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortenta Cat.M1 GNSS Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePMS5003 Particle Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-Z19B CO2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDHT22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM2596 Buck Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Panel 6V 2W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18650 Cell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP4056 Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\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, shield pin-out, and I2C address\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system: all sensors, shield, and power stage coexist without conflict\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and fragmented tutorials for each sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact firmware stack and model quantization flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of hardware debugging and Mbed OS bring-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance on TFLite integration and LTE provisioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, several delivery timelines\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\u003eThis kit is built for engineers and researchers driving India's smart city and environmental monitoring agendas. It fits final-year B.Tech ECE\/EEE capstone projects at NITs, IITs, VIT, and BITS, as well as R\u0026amp;D teams prototyping pollution dashboards for municipal bodies or Smart India Hackathon finalists scaling their PoCs. If you need an industrial-grade node that treats LTE data as precious, this is your starting block.\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 talk to the AI companion trained on this exact project, or drop us a message on WhatsApp. We'll help you debug sensor I2C bus conflicts or TFLite model deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the kit include a SIM card for Cat.M1 service?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SIM is not included because network providers vary by region. We provide a provisioning guide for Jio, BSNL, and Vi Cat.M1 plans suitable for IoT data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I visualize data on a cloud dashboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the example firmware and AI companion show how to push alerts to ThingSpeak or AWS IoT Core using MQTT-SN. You'll have a live dashboard with geo-tagged events in under an hour after provisioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat PM2.5 range and accuracy does the PMS5003 support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PMS5003 measures 0-500 �g\/m� with particle counts for 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, and 10 �m. The on-device anomaly model uses the ratio of these bins to distinguish dust spikes from actual pollution events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSmart City - Portenta + Cat.M1 Shield + TFLite classifies air quality anomalies on M7. 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