Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I've always kept my workshop closed up while filming to keep out dust and noise, but that got me wondering, what's actually happening to the air inside? In this project, I use the Air Lab air quality monitor to measure CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity and more over several evenings. The results led me to design and build a smart, automated ventilation system that brings in filtered fresh air only when it's needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Check out the Air Lab Air Quality Monitor - https://mklements.short.gy/airlab
Visit my blog for the project write-up - the-diy-life.com/i-built-a-smart-ventilation-system-for-my-workshop
PURCHASE LINKS
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Air Lab Air Quality Monitor - https://mklements.short.gy/airlab
Arctic P14 Pro PWM Fans - amzn.to/3R9eBgg
12V 3A Power Supply - amzn.to/3SZRPIb
Air Conditioner Filter Media - amzn.to/4fxgv3y
M3 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/4yhFUpn
M3 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4fkHVbQ
Breadboard Jumpers - amzn.to/3QU1UpA
Tools & Equipment Used:
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/4lWg5Ec
FNIRSI 2C53T Oscilloscope - amzn.to/4fdR1ag
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:12 Testing Air Quality
4:10 Designing A Fix
5:59 Making It Smart
7:45 Testing The System
8:06 Final Thoughts
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
I've always kept my workshop closed up while filming to keep out dust and noise, but that got me wondering, what's actually happening to the air inside? In this project, I use the Air Lab air quality monitor to measure CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity and more over several evenings. The results led me to design and build a smart, automated ventilation system that brings in filtered fresh air only when it's needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
---------------------------------------------------
Check out the Air Lab Air Quality Monitor - https://mklements.short.gy/airlab
Visit my blog for the project write-up - the-diy-life.com/i-built-a-smart-ventilation-system-for-my-workshop
PURCHASE LINKS
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Air Lab Air Quality Monitor - https://mklements.short.gy/airlab
Arctic P14 Pro PWM Fans - amzn.to/3R9eBgg
12V 3A Power Supply - amzn.to/3SZRPIb
Air Conditioner Filter Media - amzn.to/4fxgv3y
M3 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/4yhFUpn
M3 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4fkHVbQ
Breadboard Jumpers - amzn.to/3QU1UpA
Tools & Equipment Used:
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/4lWg5Ec
FNIRSI 2C53T Oscilloscope - amzn.to/4fdR1ag
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:12 Testing Air Quality
4:10 Designing A Fix
5:59 Making It Smart
7:45 Testing The System
8:06 Final Thoughts
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
