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Sensor ELECFREAKS PlanetX MQ3

An alcohol vapour sensor module from the ELECFREAKS PlanetX range, designed for use with micro:bit via an RJ11 connector. The MQ3 sensor uses a tin dioxide (SnO2) sensing element whose conductivity increases with alcohol gas concentration, providing an analog output you can read and process in MakeCode or Python.

Connects directly to PlanetX-compatible expansion boards such as the Nezha, making it easy to add gas detection to micro:bit projects without complex wiring.

Key Features

  • MQ3 Gas Sensor – Detects alcohol vapour concentration
  • Analog Output – Proportional to gas concentration
  • RJ11 Connector – Plug-and-play with PlanetX expansion boards
  • 3.3 V Operating Voltage – micro:bit compatible
  • MakeCode & Python – Supported programming environments
  • SKU – EF05032
Note: The sensor requires a 3-minute preheat period after powering on before readings are accurate.

Ideal For

  • micro:bit science and chemistry experiments
  • Air quality and gas detection projects
  • STEM education and classroom activities

Package Contents

  • 1× ELECFREAKS PlanetX MQ3 Sensor

Resources

$13.73
Sensor ELECFREAKS PlanetX MQ3
$13.73

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Description

An alcohol vapour sensor module from the ELECFREAKS PlanetX range, designed for use with micro:bit via an RJ11 connector. The MQ3 sensor uses a tin dioxide (SnO2) sensing element whose conductivity increases with alcohol gas concentration, providing an analog output you can read and process in MakeCode or Python.

Connects directly to PlanetX-compatible expansion boards such as the Nezha, making it easy to add gas detection to micro:bit projects without complex wiring.

Key Features

  • MQ3 Gas Sensor – Detects alcohol vapour concentration
  • Analog Output – Proportional to gas concentration
  • RJ11 Connector – Plug-and-play with PlanetX expansion boards
  • 3.3 V Operating Voltage – micro:bit compatible
  • MakeCode & Python – Supported programming environments
  • SKU – EF05032
Note: The sensor requires a 3-minute preheat period after powering on before readings are accurate.

Ideal For

  • micro:bit science and chemistry experiments
  • Air quality and gas detection projects
  • STEM education and classroom activities

Package Contents

  • 1× ELECFREAKS PlanetX MQ3 Sensor

Resources