MiCS-5524 Fermion MEMS Gas Sensor Module

While we all know that fresh breathing air is important, we might not always think about monitoring the air around us. Sometimes the air around us may not seem so unhealthy but can still be bad enough to make us tired, cause us to struggle with concentration, and can even affect memory along with productivity and health. If we focus on keeping the air around us cleaner and healthier, we might actually be able to lead more productive and focused lives, which would make us happier and more efficient Makers both in the short term and the long term. These Gas Sensor Modules are the tools to help us detect any harmful gases so we can focus on filtering the air around us.

This MiCS-5524 MEMS Gas Sensor is made by DFRobot and part of the Fermion series, which is designed for versatile integrations into your designs and prototypes. It operates on I2C communication, and features a primary and secondary address so it can be used alongside other Environmental Sensors in an array or system. The MiCS-5524 Sensor supports the gas detection of CO, CH4, C2H5OH, C3H8, C4H10, H2, H2S and NH3. With a range of 1 to 1000ppm, this is the perfect measuring range for hobbyist sensors. The Gas Sensor is compatible with Arduino, which leads to awesome opportunities for Makers to create fun projects that also keeps you healthy. So, the MiCS-5524 Gas Sensor is a great choice to grab if you’ve wanted to get a better understanding of air control so that you can make smarter, healthier moves that lead to a happier lifestyle.

Additional Resources:

• If you’re unsure where to start, we recommend taking a look at the original DFRobot MiCS-5524 MEMS Gas Sensor Wiki Page, where you can find a good range of resources, including schematics and sample codes.

As self-proclaimed “Robo-holics”, DFRobot is a company comprised of over 100 staff members, of which 30% are engineers who love to build robots. It was started in 2008 with the goal of embracing and promoting open-source hardware, with a core focus on Arduino, Raspberry Pi and their very own LattePanda development boards. Since then, DFRobot have manufactured over 1300 unique modules, sensors and components that all work together and complement each other, allowing users like us to enjoy a full spectrum of cutting edge robotics and electronics without having to pay premium prices.

With the primary goal of developing and manufacturing great quality products, while making them accessible to as many people as possible, DFRobot are rapidly becoming one of the most common-place brands in the world of open-source robotics and electronics. With more than 1300 products developed in-house, and an impressive range of different categories and specialisations, there are few brands in the world who can compete in terms of quality, accessibility and genuine innovation.