- Multi-Sensor Capabilities: The new SCK2.3 is compatible with the previous SCK2.1. It introduces new sensors, enhanced customisation, and exciting features that enable anyone to accurately measure and collect higher-quality data, including UV readings, an improved PM sensor for more precise air quality measurement, along with the classic sensors from the previous SCK2.1: temperature, humidity, noise, and light pollution.
- User-Friendly Interface: The SCK2.3 is designed to allow anyone to start measuring in no time, making it accessible for beginners, educators, and researchers alike. Its straightforward setup process and intuitive interface allow users to easily start collecting data without needing advanced technical skills.
- Open Source Hardware with Customization Options: As with previous versions, the SCK2.3 is fully open source, allowing users to modify and customize its hardware and firmware, tailoring the SCK to meet their specific needs. For example, users can add a diverse selection of new sensors to measure additional metrics for indoor and outdoor air quality, and water and soil measurements. In addition, Fab Lab Barcelona has a wide range of open-source designs that allow users to 3D print and build their enclosures, recycling them when they are done, and saving some industrial plastic manufacturing in the process.
- Data Sharing and Visualization: Collected data can be uploaded to the Smart Citizen Platform, where users can visualize their findings through easy-to-read graphs. The Smart Citizen Platform is completely open for people to access, making it easy for anyone to play, experiment, and work with environmental data!
- Various data-logging options: The SCK2.3 is designed to publish data using your home or office Wi-Fi and can store data in CSV format on a MicroSD. It also includes an internal memory to store more than a month’s worth of data in case the device loses its Wi-Fi connection. Data is published automatically when the connection is recovered.
- Flexible Power Options: Similar to previous versions, the SCK2.3 can be powered via micro USB, and it also comes with a 2000mAh LiPo battery. The battery is meant to be a complete power option for short-term measurements (from days to a week) and a backup solution when the SCK is used for longer periods. It is also compatible with various other charging options, including battery packs, or solar panels for off-the-grid deployments.
A Community Design Scaled up by Fusion Co-Create
This incredible creation is designed by Fab Lab Barcelona. We're excited to work with the team to bring this impactful design to the market via our Fusion Co-Create. It's a program where we applied the Fusion Produce and Promote services to scale up cool community projects, while the designers gets comission for each single piece sold.
Why Smart Citizen?
Since 2012, we have worked to empower communities to better understand their environment by developing open tools for environmental monitoring. Starting with the Smart Citizen Kit, we’ve evolved to offer a wide range of tools that support a worldwide community in collecting good quality data, openly sharing it, and taking local action.
From Barcelona to the world, we've created a unique ecosystem of sensor kits, software platforms, and tools that enable communities to make sense of their environment.
Introducing the SCK2.3
Fab Lab Barcelona at IAAC - Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia proudly introduces a new version of the Smart Citizen Kit: the SCK2.3. The new kit collects environmental data more accurately and it’s easier to use. Likewise, it introduces new sensors and a more robust firmware loaded with features, while maintaining everything that made the previous versions great!
What’s new on the SCK2.3?
The new SCK2.3 is compatible with the previous SCK2.1. It brings new sensors, more customization, and exciting features that allow anyone to easily measure and collect better-quality data. The new firmware supports more sensors, it’s more robust, and it keeps backward compatibility while still being completely open-source!
- PM sensor with finer measuring capabilities
- UV Sensor for complete light measurements
- Our most robust firmware ever
- Expanded compatibility with a wide range of sensors
What does it measure?
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Metric
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Sensor
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Air Temperature and Relative Humidity
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Sensirion SHT31
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Noise Level
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TDK ICS43432
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Ambient Light
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Rohm BH1721FVC
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Barometric Pressure
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NXP MPL3115A2S
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UV Index (A, B, C)
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AMS AS7331
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Particulate Matter (PM 1/2.5/4/10)
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Sensirion SEN50*
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*The SCK2.3 is also compatible with other versions in the Sensirion SEN5X series, such as the SEN54 and the SEN55.
In addition, you can add plenty of new sensors to measure indoor, outdoor air quality, water and soil measurements. Check the documentation links below for more information.
Customized Sensor Solutions for Professionals
At Fab Lab Barcelona, we understand that every project is unique. That’s why we offer companies and institutions the opportunity to customize our standard Smart Citizen sensors to meet their specific needs.
Whether you are involved in an innovative research project, an educational initiative, or developing a specialized monitoring system, our team has over a decade of experience creating open environmental monitoring solutions. We can tailor our tools to align precisely with your objectives, ensuring that you receive solutions specifically designed for you.
We will assess the best configuration to meet your professional goals.
Are you interested in exploring customized sensor solutions?
Contact us at info@smartcitizen.me with details about your desired configuration, and let’s collaborate to bring your project to life.
