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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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Status

All live sensors can be found in our map dashboard

Historical data can be found in our S3 bucket

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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.)