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DFRobot Gravity BME688 Environmental Sensor

DFRobot Gravity BME688 Environmental Sensor

MPN: SEN0617
DFRobot
BME688 Humidity, Pressure, Temperature Sensor Gravity Platform Evaluation Expansion Board
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Overview

The SEN0617 is a multi-functional environmental sensor breakout based on the Bosch BME688, designed for the DFRobot Gravity ecosystem. It integrates high-precision measurement of humidity, pressure, and temperature with a sophisticated gas sensor capable of AI-driven air quality analysis. Operating between 3.3V and 5V, the module provides both I2C and SPI interfaces for flexible system integration.

Why Choose This Part

The Gravity-compatible interface allows for solderless, plug-and-play connectivity with popular microcontrollers. The inclusion of the BME688 IC enables advanced AI gas detection features that go beyond simple VOC index reporting, while the wide 3.3V to 5V input range simplifies power rail requirements.

Applications

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
Detecting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and sulfur compounds to monitor wellness in living spaces.
AI Gas Identification
Utilizing the BME688 heating layer and AI features to identify specific gas mixtures or odors.
Smart HVAC Control
Providing high-precision temperature and humidity feedback for automated climate control systems.
Weather Stations
Measuring atmospheric pressure and ambient conditions for local meteorological data collection.

Key Specifications

Type Sensor
Contents Board(s), Cable(s), Accessories
Function Humidity, Pressure, Temperature
Platform Gravity
Utilized IC / Part BME688

Getting Started

Connect the 4-pin Gravity cable to an Arduino or ESP32 expansion shield and use the DFRobot_BME688 library to begin sampling. For advanced gas classification, use the Bosch Sensortec BSEC software to train and deploy AI models onto your host microcontroller.

Also Consider

BME688 Bosch Sensortec - The raw LGA package sensor for custom PCB designs requiring a smaller footprint than the Gravity module.