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    Alcohol Vapor Detector D.I.Y Kit: For Detecting Alcohol Vapor in Household or Workplace Environment Using The MQ3 Sensor

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    This document provides information about an alcohol vapor detector DIY kit that uses an MQ3 sensor. The kit contains components to build a simple circuit board that can detect alcohol vapor concentrations and trigger a buzzer. Users with basic soldering skills can assemble the kit, which includes a printed circuit board, resistors, LEDs, an IC chip, sensor, and other components. When alcohol vapor is detected, the buzzer will sound and a relay will turn off any connected devices.

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    Alcohol Vapor Detector D.I.Y Kit: For Detecting Alcohol Vapor in Household or Workplace Environment Using The MQ3 Sensor

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    This document provides information about an alcohol vapor detector DIY kit that uses an MQ3 sensor. The kit contains components to build a simple circuit board that can detect alcohol vapor concentrations and trigger a buzzer. Users with basic soldering skills can assemble the kit, which includes a printed circuit board, resistors, LEDs, an IC chip, sensor, and other components. When alcohol vapor is detected, the buzzer will sound and a relay will turn off any connected devices.

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    This document provides information about an alcohol vapor detector DIY kit that uses an MQ3 sensor. The kit contains components to build a simple circuit board that can detect alcohol vapor concentrations and trigger a buzzer. Users with basic soldering skills can assemble the kit, which includes a printed circuit board, resistors, LEDs, an IC chip, sensor, and other components. When alcohol vapor is detected, the buzzer will sound and a relay will turn off any connected devices.

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    Alcohol Vapor Detector D.I.Y Kit: For Detecting Alcohol Vapor in Household or Workplace Environment Using The MQ3 Sensor

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    This document provides information about an alcohol vapor detector DIY kit that uses an MQ3 sensor. The kit contains components to build a simple circuit board that can detect alcohol vapor concentrations and trigger a buzzer. Users with basic soldering skills can assemble the kit, which includes a printed circuit board, resistors, LEDs, an IC chip, sensor, and other components. When alcohol vapor is detected, the buzzer will sound and a relay will turn off any connected devices.

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    Alcohol Vapor Detector D.I.

    Y Kit
    for detecting alcohol vapor in household or workplace
    environment using the MQ3 sensor

    Part Number: AK-330


    Level: Intermediate
    Description:
    This kit contains the required components to build yourself an alcohol vapor detector.
    This module is based on an NE555 I.C. and an MQ3 sensor.
    While being a simple soldering project for beginners, this kit can be used in a variety
    of small personal, educational or enterprise applications.
    This alcohol sensor is suitable for detecting alcohol concentration on your breath, just
    like your common breathalyzer. It has a high sensitivity and fast response time. The
    MQ3 sensor provides an analog resistive output based on alcohol concentration. The
    drive circuit is also very simple.
    This is a D.I.Y. kit that requires soldering through-hole components on the main
    double-sided printed circuit board (PCB). Users with minimal soldering tools and
    intermediate skills can easily assemble this module. The assembly process should
    take anywhere between 10 to 20 minutes.

    Specification:

    Module
    • Required Input Voltage: 5VDC
    • Current: ≈ 150mA
    • PCB Dimensions: 63 x 37 x 1.4mm (2.48”x 1.46" x 0.05”)
    Sensor MQ3
    • Environment Condition: -10°C~50°C
    • Sensing Parameter: 0.05 - 10mg/L Alcohol
    • Concentration slope rate: ≤ 0.6

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    Bill of Materials:
    This package includes 16 pieces which are listed below along with their labels and quantity.
    Component Label Value / Type / Label Quantity
    R1, R2 1KΩ / (Brown, Black, Black, Brown) 2
    Resistors R3 120Ω / (Brown, Red, Black, Black) 1
    R4 5.1Ω / (Green, Brown, Black, Silver) 1
    RW 10KΩ Potentiometer 1
    D1 5mm Red 1
    Light Emitting Diode
    D2 5mm Green 1
    Zener Diode D3 1N4148 1
    Relay JK HK23F-DC5V-SHG Subminiature High Power Relay 1
    U1 NE555 1
    IC Chips and Sockets
    ---- DIP8 socket 1
    Switches and S1 Single Row, Double Throw 1
    Connectors J1 2.1mm DC Barrel Female Connector 1
    PCB ---- Tin Plated, Green Soldermask, White Silkscreen 1
    MQ-3 MQ3 Sensor 1
    Modules
    B1 Buzzer 1

    3
    Assembly:
    1) In order to assemble the module, you need the following tools:

    *It is recommended to have some isopropyl alcohol and a fine soldering brush
    handy to clean off the excess flux on the circuit board when the soldering is
    done.

    *ATTENTION* DO NOT USE RUBBING ALCOHOL, IT WILL DAMAGE THE COMPONENTS.

    2) Open the package and verify the components. (refer to section 4. Bill of
    Materials on page 3)
    3) Lay down all the components on your workbench and proceed to the next step.
    4) Prepare your soldering tools.
    a) Use an appropriate tip for the application. Also, make sure the
    soldering tip is clean. Gently use a brass wool or a brush to clean the
    tip when needed. Another way of cleaning the soldering tip is to use a
    wet sponge.
    4
    b) The soldering iron temperature depends on the type of solder used.
    If you are using a typical 60/40 lead solder, depending on the thickness
    the temperature should be set anywhere between 370 to 500 °F (187 to
    260 °C). If you are using a lead-free solder, increase above temperatures
    by 40 to 70 °F (5 to 20 °C).
    *ATTENTION* HIGHER TEMPERATURES WILL DAMAGE THE COMPONENTS ALONG
    WITH THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
    *ATTENTION*DO NOT TOUCH THE SOLDERING IRON WHEN IT IS HOT.
    c) It is recommended that you clean the board with a fine brush, isopropyl
    alcohol and lint-free cloth to get rid of any pre-existing residue, glue or dirt.
    This way the solder will create a better joint with the copper surface.
    d) Have your flush cutter, needle nose plier or tweezers handy.
    e) Having a roll of paper tape helps you to keep the components in place
    when soldering on the bottom side of the board.
    f) Have a rosin flux pen or paste handy. Adding flux to the pads before
    soldering the components makes the wetting process easier by letting the
    melted solder to flow better on the pad and create a better joint.
    *ATTENTION* SOLDERING SHOULD BE DONE IN A VENTILATED AREA.
    BREATHING SOLDER FUMES WILL HARM YOU.
    g) Always cut the excess leads with a flush cutter once a component is
    soldered on the PCB. At least 1mm of the lead should stick out from the
    solder joints.

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    You may proceed to solder the
    resistors in place by following
    the labels on the board and
    placing the correct color
    resistor indicated in the “Bill of
    Materials” section on page 3.

    All soldering will be done on


    the backside of the board.

    Insert the 8 pin (DIP8) IC


    socket as shown in the photo.
    Once it’s soldered onto the
    PCB, gently insert the NE555
    chip onto the socket.
    Ensure the notch of the
    Integrated Circuit aligns with
    the markings on the board,
    also known as the silkscreen.
    Solder the relay, the 10K
    potentiometer and the buzzer.
    Make sure the (+) of the
    buzzer is facing the correct
    way.
    It is recommended to solder and cut of the excess lead with a flush cutter, one
    component at a time.

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    Insert the switch, DC connector
    and the MQ3 sensor as shown
    in the picture and solder them.

    Insert the 5mm LEDs as shown


    in the image. Ensure that the
    orientation of the LED is
    correct.

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    Implementation:
    This module should be powered up by connecting a 5V 1A DC power supply to
    the J1 connector. This device has an onboard high power relay rated to 24VDC
    2A; therefore, you can connect any peripheral device that you desire to the
    output of the relay so it can be turned ON and OFF during the operation of the
    sensor module.
    The device is designed to work standalone where, when alcohol vapor or ethanol
    is detected by the MQ3, the buzzer will be triggered to inform you that alcohol
    has been detected. At the same time the relay will turn OFF. You may use the
    potentiometer RW to adjust the sensitivity of the detector.

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