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Why v.Air - CO2 Monitor?

Because it is an affordable CO2 Monitor that focuses on simple visualization and low price. The main goal is to allow a broader set of people to get a chance to measure their Indoor CO2 Levels and adjust their habits towards breathing healthier and cleaner air

Measure

A cheap, but accurate CO2 Sensor is used with fast response times and long life-time

Connect

Collect, view and analyze data online. A growing set of supported platforms allows for rich reporting options

Visualize

Display the current state in a clear and effective way using 6 full-color LEDs. Or optionally display the CO2 ppm value and other details on a 0.96" White OLED display

Extend

Any part of the software and core parts of the hardware are designed extensible, allowing continuous evolution for the supported features

Open

The Firmware and Hardware are completely open sourced to help community-led innovation to take place

Adapt

Adapt to ambient light and adjust LED light and Display intensity so that the device can be used in bright and dark rooms

Customize

Starting from a base white or gray enclosure, various upgrades can be added: OLED display, WiFi, Battery. Using the Chrome-app based configuration tool the LED colors, threshold levels and online reporting can be tweaked