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sensors.AFRICA is a citizen science-focused project 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 and water in their communities.
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Status

All live sensors can be found in our map dashboard v2.map.aq.sensors.africa

Components

See Assembly of parts.

Recommended: NodeMCU ESP8266 (WLAN/CPU), SDS011 (PM sensor), USB power supply and flat micro USB cable, jumper wires, cable ties, drainage pipe bends.

Optional: DHT22 (temperature/humidity), BME280 (barometer/temperature/humidity), MQ135 (gas sensor - CO₂, benzene etc.)