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Best Sensors and Microcontrollers for Designing a DIY Smoke Detector Project

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    Zulqarnain Tariq
    Anonymous  
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    Zulqarnain Tariq
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    Boi Okken
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    Frank Bushnell
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    Mark Majewski
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    Kevin Parmenter
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    Steve Lawson
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    Earl Albin
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Topic summary

The discussion focuses on designing a DIY smoke detector, emphasizing sensor and microcontroller selection. One approach involves using an LED and a light-dependent resistor (LDR) or phototransistor in a dark enclosure to detect smoke particles by light interruption. Another suggestion includes detecting gases like CO or CO2 with appropriate sensors. Professional-grade smoke detectors integrate complex ICs with radiation-based sensing elements, which require regulatory compliance (CSA, UL) and are not recommended for casual experimentation due to safety and certification issues. The market is highly competitive with low margins, and many integrated chipsets are available from manufacturers now owned by Microchip. Practical advice includes reverse-engineering commercial smoke detectors by analyzing their schematics and components. Additional features such as a buzzer triggered by wire disconnection for tamper detection were also mentioned.
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