How to find Co2 and O2 level or any other parameters using MQ135 with Arduino, I just sensed ppm data and displayed it on screen.
int sensorValue;
int pin8 = 8;
void setup()
{
Serial.begin(9600); // sets the serial port to 9600
pinMode(pin8, OUTPUT);
}
void loop()
{
sensorValue = analogRead(0); // read analog input pin 0
Serial.print(sensorValue, DEC); // prints the value read
Serial.println("ppm");
if (sensorValue > 500) {
// Activate digital output pin 8 - the LED will light up
digitalWrite(pin8, HIGH);
}
else {
// Deactivate digital output pin 8 - the LED will not light up
digitalWrite(pin8, LOW);
}
delay(5000); // wait 100ms for next reading
}
i've found that, if you're using the sensor for the first time, it's a good practice to leave it powered on for about 24 hours before getting a good read. Don't skip this step.
then comes the calibration process. just calibrate it to get about 100-150 from analogRead in a good air condition.
normal air returns ~100-150
alcohol returns ~700
lighter gas returns ~750+
edit:
just noticed this Arduino library for the MQ135 that might be helpful.
edit2:
i decided to update my code as well and found this great source. you can find all the code here.