Creative Tech Enthusiast's Air Quality Monitor Brings Data to Life
A creative tech enthusiast, Arnov Sharma, has developed an innovative air quality monitor. The device, built using a Raspberry Pi Pico W and an SGP40 gas sensor, offers a unique twist on displaying air quality data.
Sharma's monitor doesn't just show numbers; it uses an LED matrix display to provide a visual indication of air quality. The display changes color based on the air quality index (AQI) score, ranging from 0 to 500. Green signifies good air quality, yellow indicates moderate levels, and red warns of poor quality.
But here's where it gets interesting. Sharma hasn't stopped at simple color-coding. He's programmed the LED display to animate Conway's Game of Life, a cellular automaton, to visualize the air quality. As the AQI fluctuates, the patterns on the display change, providing a dynamic and engaging way to understand air quality data.
Arnov Sharma's air quality monitor offers a novel way to understand and track air quality. By combining practical data with an engaging visual display, Sharma's creation not only informs but also intrigues, making air quality monitoring more accessible and interactive.
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