{"product_id":"m5stack-mq5-combustible-gas-sensor-unit","title":"M5Stack MQ-5 Gas Unit (STM32G030)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls playsinline muted loop style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/m5stack-doc.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com\/1168\/U199_Unit_MQ_video_en.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eM5Stack MQ-5 Combustible Gas Sensor Unit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eM5Stack MQ-5\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas Unit combines an MQ-5 semiconductor gas sensor with an STM32G030F6P6 controller for combustible-gas monitoring experiments and embedded sensing systems. It communicates through I2C and exposes processed information such as sensor voltage, ADC values, firmware information, and internal temperature-related data to the host.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe installed MQ-5 sensor is intended for combustible gases including methane and LPG-related gases. The product specification lists a 300–10000ppm detection range for methane and propane. Gas-sensor response depends strongly on warm-up state, calibration, temperature, humidity, sensor aging, gas mixture, airflow, and installation conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose Continuous or Intermittent Heating\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unit supports continuous and intermittent heating modes. Continuous heating brings the sensing element into operation more quickly and is specified at about 188.89mA from 5.05V under the product test condition. Intermittent heating can reduce average energy use when the application can tolerate a defined heating and sampling cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eI2C Data Access at Configurable Address\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe default communication address is 0x11 and can be configured. This makes the unit easier to combine with other I2C peripherals, but the final bus still needs an address plan, suitable pull-ups, and appropriate cable length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlan Calibration and Baseline Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMQ-series sensors are not plug-and-play precision analyzers. Establish a repeatable warm-up process, record baseline behavior, calibrate against the target environment when quantitative thresholds matter, and periodically verify the response. Avoid interpreting one raw ADC threshold as a universal gas concentration across all installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Safety Limitation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis development sensor should not be the sole life-safety gas alarm.\u003c\/strong\u003e For homes, workplaces, or hazardous areas where a missed alarm could cause injury or death, use appropriately certified detection and alarm equipment that meets local regulations. The MQ-5 Unit can support prototypes, trend monitoring, research, and supplementary sensing when the system is engineered for the actual risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical setup details are available in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.m5stack.com\/en\/products\/sku\/U199\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eM5Stack MQ Unit documentation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LogicBoundless","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49240554012887,"sku":"LB-M5-U199","price":7.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/8952\/2135\/files\/1_074822d0-eeb5-40e8-91c6-908f8ad98430.webp?v=1783243370","url":"https:\/\/logicboundless.com\/products\/m5stack-mq5-combustible-gas-sensor-unit","provider":"LogicBoundless","version":"1.0","type":"link"}