What you'll learn
- Understand the difference between analog gas concentration and digital threshold detection.
- Explain how a heating element and SnO2 (Tin Dioxide) layers work to detect combustible gases.
- Calibrate an MQ-series sensor using the onboard potentiometer for specific safety limits.
- Analyze real-time sensor data using the Arduino Serial Monitor.
What's in the kit
- Arduino UNO R3
- MQ-5 LPG/Natural Gas Sensor Module
- Breadboard (Half Size)
- Jumper Wires (Male to Female)×4
- USB Cable (A to B)
Protocol: analog
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