DIY CO2 Monitor Controller Recorder

Process_engineer123 · Mar 1, 2015

Hi,

I've noticed that CO2 controllers are retarded and sell for 500 $

Can you tell me how I could assemble a CO2 sensing chip,

then read the signal from it so that it will power on and off

a Type B power outlet ?

Any comments welcomed !

Dominique

Bit_Bucket_07 · Mar 1, 2015

For under $500.00?

I don't think so.

TWS · Mar 2, 2015

This is about 100 US. http://co2meters.com/Documentation/Datasheets/DS30-01 - K30.pdf.

Bit_Bucket_07 · Mar 2, 2015

TWS said:
This is about 100 US. http://co2meters.com/Documentation/Datasheets/DS30-01 - K30.pdf.

Yes, but it is only a sensor. Building a functional control from this sensor will most likely place you into the $500.00 ball-park, even if you consider your own development time and labor free.

Process_engineer123 · Mar 2, 2015

Exactly @Bit_Bucket_07, you are on the right track.

So first steps is to avoid anything on American ground, because that will be 5-10 times the cost automatically.

@TWS, Why would that sensor cost 100 $ ? (Hint: because the seller pockets 80 $+)

Assumption :

So let's say I find a sensor that does the job for 10 $

Now what ? How do I read it's output ?

Thanks guys

RussB · Mar 2, 2015

Process_engineer123 said:
Exactly @Bit_Bucket_07, you are on the right track.

So first steps is to avoid anything on American ground, because that will be 5-10 times the cost automatically.

@TWS, Why would that sensor cost 100 $ ? (Hint: because the seller pockets 80 $+)

Assumption :

So let's say I find a sensor that does the job for 10 $

Now what ? How do I read it's output ?

Thanks guys

You go to Engineering school. Maybe that will be under $500 Canadian too?

Process_engineer123 · Mar 2, 2015

Lol

Yeah, Been there done that.

Still paying 500 $ a month on my school loan lol

no job.

I guess that's why we're screwed, all those would be engineers are wanking.

Anybody else knows how to read the output of a sensor chip ?

Dom

James Mcquade · Mar 2, 2015

Process_engineer123,

Since you have posted this as a DIY project, i am going to
assume ( i hate that word, gets me into trouble ) this is to see if you can indeed build it yourself. Go for it !!

If this is for the company you work for or for sale to others,
then you must meet strict guidelines, sensing guidelines, calibration requirements, and go through the certification process. Public Safety regulations are in place.

We use lots of gas meters here and they are tested monthly and are also sent off for certification yearly.

just som information for you.

regards,
james

Process_engineer123 · Mar 2, 2015

Good to know !

Indeed this is DIY for now, to make it work cheap and dirty.

It's interesting to know what other steps would be required for mass distribution or to meet high quality standards.

Thanks.

BryanG · Mar 2, 2015

For a DIY project search the web for 'co sensor arduino'.

Process_engineer123 · Mar 2, 2015

After looking for "CO2 sensor arduino"

I already feel I'm on a good track.

Thanks

I will be investigating this further.

Bit_Bucket_07 · Mar 2, 2015

Process_engineer123 said:
So first steps is to avoid anything on American ground, because that will be 5-10 times the cost automatically.

@TWS, Why would that sensor cost 100 $ ? (Hint: because the seller pockets 80 $+)

That sensor only costs $100.00 because it is mass produced. You couldn't build one from scratch for that price.

Process_engineer123 · Mar 2, 2015

@Bit_Bucket_07

I disagree with you.

I think the sensor is 100 $ because it is being mass produced for 10 $ or less and then sold by an american company for 100 $.

I don't think that other sensors coming off the circuit print press in China are worth 100 $, more like 1 $.

For 500 $, I can get more then a sensor and a dial, I can get a laptop with an LCD screen and network card and keyboard lol.

I bought a model today for 390 $ canadian, with an adjustable set point. It will be a good compromise for my situation.

I just felt too demoralized to go near 500 $ for a box of plastic.

even the adruino CO2 sesnor is like 80 $ or less !

Dom

shooter · Mar 2, 2015

CO2 gas sensor arduino gives a cheap one costing 5 euro however i know it has problemswith other gaasses the IR is a lot better and costing 100 euro
arduino costs 10 euro a relay board10 euro.
a power supply 5 euro.
software zero euro
buy also carbonmonoxide as this is only 5 euro and gives safety.
more info arduino.cc

Bit_Bucket_07 · Mar 2, 2015

Process_engineer123 said:
@Bit_Bucket_07

I disagree with you.

Feel free to disagree. Good luck with your project.

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