{"product_id":"particulate-matter-sensor-breakout","title":"Pimoroni Particulate Matter Sensor Breakout","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n .product-copy{line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937}\n .product-copy \u003e * + *{margin-top:1rem}\n .product-copy h2{margin:1.4em 0 .6em;color:#111827}\n .product-copy h3{margin:1.1em 0 .5em;color:#111827}\n .product-copy p{margin:0 0 1em}\n .product-copy ul,.product-copy ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.2em}\n .product-copy li{margin:.35em 0}\n .product-copy table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0}\n .product-copy table th,.product-copy table td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.7em .8em;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n .product-copy table th{background:#f9fafb;width:32%}\n .faq-list{margin:1.2rem 0 1.4rem}\n .faq{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;padding:.85rem 1rem;margin:.6rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n .note{background:#f8fafc;border-left:4px solid #2563eb;padding:.85rem 1rem;border-radius:8px}\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eAdd Reliable Sensing to Your Next Electronics Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eParticulate Matter Sensor Breakout\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dust sensor designed for sensing, logging, and automation. It is a practical fit for makers, students, and engineers who want reliable sensor data in embedded builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKey details include \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air quality monitoring; \u003cstrong\u003eProject fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor monitors, dashboard sensors, environmental tools; \u003cstrong\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact breakout board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful spec:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air quality monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker-friendly build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to use in prototypes, classroom projects, and custom electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon controller support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works well with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and similar boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject-ready sensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful in sensing, logging, and automation projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eCompare with similar products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticulate Matter Sensor Breakout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edust sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent item\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/adafruit-sgp40-air-quality-sensor-breakout-voc-index-stemma-qt-qwiic\"\u003eAdafruit SGP40 Air Quality Sensor Breakout - VOC Index - STEMMA QT \/ Qwiic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003egas sensor with I2C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTEMMA QT connector, Qwiic connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dust-sensor-arduino\"\u003eDust Sensor GP2Y1014AUOF for Arduino\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edust sensor with analog output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalog output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-quality-sensor-breakout-voc-and-eco2-ccs811\"\u003eAir Quality Sensor Breakout VOC and eCO2 CCS811\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003egas sensor with I2C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C interface, gas detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat you can build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis sensor is a good fit for general sensing, logging, and automation builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eStarter bundles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=arduino\"\u003eArduino-compatible board\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=esp32\"\u003eESP32\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=raspberry+pi\"\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/a\u003e, plus a breadboard or jumper wires for quick setup and testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eRecommended add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUseful add-ons include breadboards, jumper wires, displays, enclosures, and logging modules, depending on how you plan to power, mount, and log the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticulate Matter Sensor Breakout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir quality monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProject fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor monitors, dashboard sensors, environmental tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact breakout board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticulate matter sensor breakout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAirflow path\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlace the sensor where air can move naturally through the measurement area.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid sealing the sensor in a way that blocks meaningful readings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntegration style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbedded and maker projects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDashboard projects\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epair it with a display and controller for local readout.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWiring \u0026amp; usage notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCheck the pin labels on the \u003cstrong\u003eParticulate Matter Sensor Breakout\u003c\/strong\u003e and match them to your controller voltage, ground, and signal pins. Keep wiring short and verify the logic level before powering the module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e1 × Particulate Matter Sensor Breakout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Particulate Matter Sensor Breakout measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n It is designed to measure sensor data for embedded projects.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Yes. It is well suited for common maker and embedded platforms, as long as you power it at the correct voltage and match the signal level to your controller.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eWhat affects accuracy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Power quality, wiring, mounting, target material, and the real environment can all affect the reading. It is best to test and calibrate in the final setup.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for prototyping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Yes. 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