Arduino UNO Carbon Monoxide Detector

By Ariba Jan, Wafia Shafiq, Inaam Ul Haque, Mohammad Harmain, Wilayat Ali Kawoosa

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous gas. In Kashmir, especially during winter, people commonly use gas-based heaters in closed rooms. Inadequate ventilation can cause carbon monoxide accumulation, leading to unconsciousness and death during sleep.

This project addresses this critical safety concern by designing a low-cost CO detector using Arduino UNO and MQ-7 gas sensor that automatically activates a buzzer alert and exhaust fan when dangerous CO levels are detected.

Key Features

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Real-time Detection

Continuous CO monitoring with MQ-7 sensor

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Audible Alert

Siren pattern buzzer activation on detection

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Auto Ventilation

DC motor fan automatically starts when threshold exceeded

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Low Cost

Affordable components with easy-to-build design

Components Required

Arduino UNO R3 1x
MQ-7 CO Sensor 1x
5V Relay Module 1x
DC Motor with Fan 1x
Buzzer 1x
Breadboard 1x
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