GAS SENSOR INTERFACE USING ARDUINOΒ 

 

 

πŸ”₯ Gas Sensor Interface with Arduino – Short Note

Overview:

A Gas Sensor (e.g., MQ-2, MQ-5, MQ-135) detects the presence of gases such as LPG, smoke, methane, carbon monoxide, and more. It is commonly used in safety systems and air quality monitoring.

βœ…Working Principle:

  • The gas sensor contains a chemical-sensitive material that changes resistance based on gas concentration.

  • Outputs:

    • Analog Output (A0) – Gas concentration level

    • Digital Output (D0) – High/Low signal based on threshold (adjustable via potentiometer)

 

πŸ”ŒConnection:

  • MQ Gas Sensor Module

  • Arduino Board

  • Jumper Wires

 

Sensor PinArduino Pin
VCC5V
GNDGND
A0A0
D0D2 (optional)

πŸ”Œ Circuit Diagram:

 

 

πŸ“ Sample Arduino Code:

int led = 13; // LED connected to pin 13
int gasPin = A0; // Gas sensor analog output connected to A0

void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600); // Initialize Serial Monitor
pinMode(led, OUTPUT); // Set LED pin as output
pinMode(gasPin, INPUT); // Set gas sensor pin as input
}

void loop() {
int gasStatus = analogRead(gasPin); // Read analog value from gas sensor

if (gasStatus <= 500) {
digitalWrite(led, HIGH); // Turn ON LED
Serial.println(“Gas detected – LED ON”);
} else {
digitalWrite(led, LOW); // Turn OFF LED
Serial.println(“No gas detected – LED OFF”);
}

delay(500); // Wait for half a second
}

βœ… Applications:

  • Gas leak detection in homes/kitchens

  • Industrial safety systems

  • Smart air quality monitors

  • Smoke detectors

 

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