# Ikea Vindriktning Hack with QT Py ESP32-S3 and Adafruit IO ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/122/215/medium800/hacks_edited_P1410098.png?1688148485) Warning: This project has only been tested with a QT Py ESP32-S3. Other boards may not work as expected. The [Ikea Vindriktning](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vindriktning-air-quality-sensor-60515911/) is a small and affordable air quality monitor that measures PM2.5 particulates for an AQI reading. The light bar on the front changes from green, yellow or red depending on the reading. It's a fun little device, but it would be great to make it internet of things (IoT) capable and this guide will show you how to do just that. https://youtube.com/shorts/RsOykiq8foc You'll add a QT Py ESP32-S3 running CircuitPython to read the data from the [PM1006 sensor](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/122/217/original/PM1006_LED_PARTICLE_SENSOR_MODULE_SPECIFICATIONS-1.pdf?1688148991) inside the Vindriktning and log the data to Adafruit IO. You'll also set up an Action alert to know when the air quality becomes unhealthy. ![hacks_edited_P1410102.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/122/218/medium640/hacks_edited_P1410102.png?1688150016) This Ikea hack is non-destructive to the electronics inside the Vindriktning. You'll solder to three already exposed test points. The LEDs on the PCB will continue to light up depending on the value from the PM1006 sensor. ![hacks_edited_P1400862.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/122/197/medium640/hacks_edited_P1400862.png?1688006434) The QT Py is able to be powered by the USB C port in the Vindriktning through its battery pads on the bottom of the board. The PM1006 sends data over UART, which is read through the **RX** pin on the QT Py. ![hacks_edited_P1410070.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/122/198/medium640/hacks_edited_P1410070.png?1688006504) ## Parts ### Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S3 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT [Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S3 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5426) The ESP32-S3 has arrived in QT Py format - and what a great way to get started with this powerful new chip from Espressif! With dual 240 MHz cores, WiFi and BLE support, and native USB, this QT Py is great for powering your IoT projects. The ESP32-S3 is a highly-integrated,... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5426) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5426/guides) ![Angled shot of small purple microcontroller.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5426-00.jpg) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 30AWG in Various Colors [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 30AWG in Various Colors](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2051) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2051) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2051/guides) ![Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 30AWG in Various Colors laid out beside each other. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2051-01.jpg) ### Pink and Purple Woven USB A to USB C Cable - 2 meters long [Pink and Purple Woven USB A to USB C Cable - 2 meters long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5044) This cable is not only super-fashionable, with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern, it's also made for USB C for our modernized breakout boards, Feathers and more.  [If you want something just like it but for Micro B, we have a B...](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4111) Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5044) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5044/guides) ![Angled shot of a pink/purple woven USB cable plugged into a laptop port and a small dev board.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5044-04.jpg) ### Part: Ikea Vindriktning Air Quality Sensor quantity: 1 Air quality sensor [Ikea Vindriktning Air Quality Sensor](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vindriktning-air-quality-sensor-60515911/) ## Optional - Adafruit IO+ This project can utilize the free tier of Adafruit IO. However, if you would like to set up text alert actions as described later in the guide you will need an IO+ subscription. ### Adafruit IO+ Subscription Pass – One Year [Adafruit IO+ Subscription Pass – One Year](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3792) The all-in-one Internet of Things service from Adafruit you know and love is now _even better_ with IO+. The 'plus' stands for MORE STUFF! More feeds, dashboards, storage, speed. Power up your [Adafruit IO](https://io.adafruit.com/) with the $99 pass for 1 year of the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3792) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3792/guides) ![Text image that reads "IO+"](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3792-01.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/ikea-vindriktning-hack-with-qt-py-esp32-s3-and-adafruit-io/circuit-diagram.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S3 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT [Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S3 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5426) The ESP32-S3 has arrived in QT Py format - and what a great way to get started with this powerful new chip from Espressif! With dual 240 MHz cores, WiFi and BLE support, and native USB, this QT Py is great for powering your IoT projects. The ESP32-S3 is a highly-integrated,... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5426) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5426/guides) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 30AWG in Various Colors [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 30AWG in Various Colors](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2051) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2051) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2051/guides) ### Pink and Purple Woven USB A to USB C Cable - 2 meters long [Pink and Purple Woven USB A to USB C Cable - 2 meters long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5044) This cable is not only super-fashionable, with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern, it's also made for USB C for our modernized breakout boards, Feathers and more.  [If you want something just like it but for Micro B, we have a B...](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4111) Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5044) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5044/guides) ### Adafruit IO+ Subscription Pass – One Year [Adafruit IO+ Subscription Pass – One Year](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3792) The all-in-one Internet of Things service from Adafruit you know and love is now _even better_ with IO+. The 'plus' stands for MORE STUFF! More feeds, dashboards, storage, speed. Power up your [Adafruit IO](https://io.adafruit.com/) with the $99 pass for 1 year of the... 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