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sensors.AFRICA is a citizen science-focused initiative by Code for Africa that seeks to address data gaps by providing low cost sensors, which people can use to measure and monitor the quality of the air, water, sound and radiation in their communities.

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All live sensors can be found in our map dashboard

Historical data can be found on open.AFRICA Open data repository

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Components

See Assembly of parts.

Recommended: NodeMCU ESP8266 (WLAN/CPU), PMS5003 (PM sensor), USB power supply and flat micro USB cable, cable ties, enclosure.

Optional: Solar Panel, Battery Pack, GSM module, SIM Card, GSM Antenna, LIPO Battery for the GSM, DHT22 (temperature/humidity), BME280 (barometer/temperature/humidity), MQ135 (gas sensor - CO₂, benzene etc.)

![Overview of components]