AirGradient: From Thai Wildfires to Open Source Hardware feat Achim Haug
Discover the origins of AirGradient, which began as a volunteer project in Northern Thailand during the harsh "burning season" of 2019. Learn how this effort evolved into a company focused on providing open source air quality hardware, measuring critical metrics like PM 2.5 and CO2 to safeguard classroomsWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha206Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00 Welcome01:04 Meet Achim: From Siemens to Thailand and a Wildfire Crisis03:20 Burning Season 2019: The School That Sparked AirGradient07:50 DIY to Open Hardware: Arduino, ESP32, PM2.5 + CO2, and Dashboards12:24 Values: Repairability, Ownership, and CC BY‑SA Licensing16:40 Global Takeoff: Hacker News, Jeff Geerling, and the Kit Era20:16 ESPHome vs Native: Building the Official Home Assistant Integration32:26 Works with Home Assistant Platinum: Local‑First and Privacy by Default36:40 Open Culture, Community, and Academia: Why Sharing Pays Back41:45 UNICEF Laos: ML Air‑Quality Forecasts + Open Map Integration44:55 Roadmap: Larger Displays, Portable Monitors, and More Pollutants46:27 Safeguarding the Mission: Foundation Plan (Switzerland)49:45 Achim’s Home Assistant Setup: Z‑Wave, ESPHome, Geofencing56:16 Real‑World Use Cases: Factories, Schools, and Ventilation Control01:01:58 Accuracy Matters: Calibration, Pitfalls, and Transparent Limits01:05:19 Wrap‑Up and Where to BuyThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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