# PiicoDev Air Quality Sensor ENS160

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE08560 · **Brand:** [PiicoDev](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/piicodev-brand)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-air-quality-sensor-ens160.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-air-quality-sensor-ens160.html.md))

Measure indoor air-quality - sensitive to fumes, cooking smells, humans.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $32.85 (inc GST) — $29.86 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 4+ $28.37 (exc GST) · 12+ $26.87 (exc GST) · 50+ $25.38 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 246 today, and up to 500 more in 6–42 days.

## Description

Measure indoor air quality with the **PiicoDev® Air Quality Sensor** - a multi-gas sensor that uses intelligent on-chip algorithms to directly output rich, easy-to-understand environmental data like internationally recognised Air Quality Index (AQI-UBI). The onboard ENS160 measures Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Equivalent CO2 (eCO2) which are commonly used in the HVAC industry to control ventilation. Use PiicoDev adapters and cables for solder-free connections and follow the getting-started [guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/piicodev-air-quality-sensor-ens160-getting-started-guide) to begin programming this sensor in MicroPython with your favourite development platform.

The sensor generally requires a 3-minute warm-up before use (longer if it's the first-ever power-up) to obtain accurate data. Long-term stability is ensured by the built-in automatic baseline correction algorithm.

### Features

- Intuitive output: Air Quality Index
- Measures VOCs and eCO2
- A great [guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/piicodev-air-quality-sensor-ens160-getting-started-guide/) to get you started
- PiicoDev connector, compatible with Qwiic and STEMMA QT (3.3V only)
- 2.54mm breakout for breadboarding/prototyping
- Manufactured and [supported](https://core-electronics.com.au/contacts/) in Australia by Core Electronics
 
### Getting Started Guides

We've prepared a [getting-started guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/piicodev-air-quality-sensor-ens160-getting-started-guide/) that works with Raspberry Pi, Pico, and Micro:bit.

### Technical Specifications

- I2C Address: 0x53 (default) or 0x52 (ASW:OFF, ON)
- Output parameter: 
    - TVOC: 0-65,000 ppb
    - eCO2: 400-65,000 ppm
    - AQI-UBA: 1 to 5
- Supply Voltage: 1.7 to 3.6 V
- Dimensions: 25.4x25.4mm
- Mounting Holes: 2x M2.5
 
### Resources

- [Hardware Repo](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-Air-Quality-Sensor-ENS160)
- [Schematic](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-Air-Quality-Sensor-ENS160/raw/main/Documents/CE-PiicoDev-Gas-Sensor-ENS160.pdf)
- [Example code](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-ENS160-MicroPython-Module)
- [Mounting Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/piicodev-mounting-guide.html)
 
Also available are [PiicoDev Starter Kits](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1322) - level up your projects by learning to use a wide range of modern sensors and outputs.

 ![PiicoDev Air Quality Sensor ENS160](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/aw_rbslider/slides/PiicoDev-Air-Quality-Sensor.jpg)

**PiicoDev Overview**

[PiicoDev](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html) is a [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/skin/frontend/white/default/images/ce_original_blue.png)](https://core-electronics.com.au/original) ecosystem designed for rapid prototyping and maker education. The range includes:

- [Starter Kits](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1322)
- [Sensors](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1380)
- [Outputs](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1381)
- [Adaptors & Expansion Boards](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1307)
- [Platforms](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1310)
- [Cables](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1309)
- [Accessories](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1323)
 
Here are some of the features we have baked into PiicoDev:

- **Unified MicroPython libraries.** The same MicroPython code examples will work on all supported platforms.
- **Simple-and-expandable connections.** Modules can be connected using a 4-pin connector and daisy-chained to expand projects.
- **Breakout pins.** Every module has a breakout section for optional advanced uses.
- **Consistent size.** We have taken care to ensure modules are consistent sizes so that they easy for 3D printing cases, stacking and experimenting with.
- **Creative freedom.** Simmer all of these features together and you end up with lots of creative freedom while still being a hands-on electronics experience.
 
PiicoDev modules are designed by our team in Newcastle and manufactured in Australia and overseas. They’re made for makers and educators alike — affordable, reliable, and easy to use. [Get in touch](https://core-electronics.com.au/contacts/) if you have any questions.

"PiicoDev" and the PiicoDev Logo are trademarks of Core Electronics Pty Ltd.

## Guides for this product

- [PiicoDev Air Quality Sensor ENS160 \| Getting Started Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/piicodev/piicodev-air-quality-sensor-ens160-getting-started-guide/)
- [Raspberry Pi Pico with LoRaWAN and The Things Network - Makerverse LoRa-E5 Module - Transmit Weather Data into IoT](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/wireless/lora-pico-the-things-network/)

## Videos for this product

- [PiicoDev Air Quality Sensor \| Guide For Micro:Bit](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-air-quality-sensor-guide-for-microbit)
- [PiicoDev Air Quality Sensor \| Guide For Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-air-quality-sensor-guide-for-raspberry-pi)
- [PiicoDev Air Quality Sensor \| Guide For Raspberry Pi Pico](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-air-quality-sensor-guide-for-raspberry-pi-pico)
- [Weatherproof LoRa Environmental Monitor - Makerverse LoRa-E5 and Pico Project - The Things Network and DataCake](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/weatherproof-lora-environmental-monitor-makerverse-lora-e5-and-pico-project-the-things-network-and-datacake)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/c/e/ce08560-piicodev-air-quality-sensor.jpg)