IoT Projects

Breezeway Environment Monitoring

The breezeway is enclosed, insulated, and unheated. It provides access from the house to the garage.

The data is provided by an Expressif Esp8266 with a Bosch BME280 sensor. Readings are posted every ten minutes to ThingSpeak

Current Readings

Historical Data Charts

Hardware Setup

Fritzing wiring diagram for Esp8266 and Bosch BME280 sensor.

PurpleAir AQI Monitoring

This PurpleAir sensor in my backyard monitors air quality for our region. The data is sponsored by the Panhandle Public Health District to help track local air conditions.

View all PurpleAir sensors in the Nebraska Panhandle on the interactive map.

Current Air Quality Index

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About AQI: The Air Quality Index is a standardized way to communicate air quality. Values range from 0-500, with lower numbers indicating better air quality.

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