diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 852903a..34b93b5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,29 +1,32 @@ # MicroEnv v1.x -MicroEnv is a compact and simplistic environmental monitoring sensor, -based on the ESP32-C3 and the Sensirion SGP30 and SHT45 sensors, using +The MicroEnv is a compact and simplistic environmental monitoring sensor, +based on the ESP32-C3 and the Sensirion SGP41 and SHT45 sensors, using ESPHome for integration with HomeAssistant Use a MicroEnv near a source of emissions to monitor air quality, or as -a general room environmental tracking sensor. +a general room environmental tracking sensor. It is, in effect, a cut +down version of the environmental sensor package of my [Supersensor 2.x](https://github.com/joshuaboniface/supersensor2) +project in a much smaller footprint. -Power is provided by USB-C, though a very slim cable is required when +Power is provided by USB-C, though a very slim connector is required when using SMD soldering without a buffer. The Sensirion sensors are elevated with through-hole pins, to ensure optimal distance between the (warm) board and the sensors themselves. - -For more details, please [see my blog post on the MicroEnv project](https://www.boniface.me/the-microenv/). +You can either directly solder the sensors to the board or, as I do, +use 4-pin female sockets for easy changing should it be necessary. ## Parts List -| Qty | Component | Cost (2025/05 CAD, ex. shipping) | Links | -|-------|--------------------|----------------------------------|-------| -| 1 | GY-SGP30 | $5.73 | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008473372972.html) | -| 1 | GY-SHT45 | $5.67 | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008175340220.html)* | -| 1 | ESP32-C3 | $3.12 | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007205044247.html) | -| 1 | Custom PCB (JLC) | $0.50 ($5.00/10) | [GitHub](https://github.com/joshuaboniface/microenv) | -| **TOTAL** | | **$15.02** | | +| Qty | Component | Cost (mid-2025 CAD, ex. shipping) | Links | +|-------|---------------------|-----------------------------------|-------| +| 1 | GY-SGP41 | $9.58 | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007958589642.html) | +| 1 | GY-SHT45 | $5.67 | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008175340220.html)* | +| 1 | ESP32-C3 | $3.12 | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007205044247.html) | +| 2 | Female 4-pin header | $0.37 ($14.99/40) | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08LF3S5S8) | +| 1 | Custom PCB (JLC) | $0.50 ($5.00/10) | [GitHub](https://github.com/joshuaboniface/microenv) | +| **TOTAL** | | **$19.24** | | `*` Ensure you select the correct device on the page as it shows multiple options. @@ -44,3 +47,8 @@ calibration may be needed for your sensors and environment. Allows calibration of the SHT45 humidity sensor with an offset from -20 to +20 percent relative humidity. Useful if the sensor is misreporting actual humidity. +## Home Assistant View + +This image shows the various available sensors in Home Assistant. + +![MicroEnv Home Assistant](/microenv-homeassistant.png) diff --git a/microenv-homeassistant.png b/microenv-homeassistant.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5e50552 Binary files /dev/null and b/microenv-homeassistant.png differ