Infrared RX/TX Toy V3 for Bus Pirate 5/6 vs Benzene, Toluene, Acetone, Formaldehyde...
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Infrared RX/TX Toy V3 for Bus Pirate 5/6
£15.40 GBP
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Benzene, Toluene, Acetone, Formaldehyde Sensor MQ138 Breakout with Qwiic
£30.50 GBP
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Based on current prices and price history, Infrared RX/TX Toy V3 for Bus Pirate 5/6 looks like the better buy right now.
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| Infrared RX/TX Toy V3 for Bus Pirate 5/6 | Benzene, Toluene, Acetone, Formaldehyde... | |
|---|---|---|
| Best price | £15.40 GBP The Pi Hut | £30.50 GBP The Pi Hut |
| Stores | 1 | 1 |
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Both products · Last 12 monthsPros & Cons
Infrared RX/TX Toy V3 for Bus Pirate 5/6
Pros
- Adds IR capabilities to Bus Pirate without soldering
- Useful for learning IR protocols and debugging remotes
- Compatible with popular IR libraries (e.g., IRremote)
- Low-cost expansion for Bus Pirate ecosystem
Cons
- Limited to 38 kHz (not suitable for all IR devices)
- Requires Bus Pirate 5 or 6 (not a standalone device)
- No built-in demodulation – raw signal output
Benzene, Toluene, Acetone, Formaldehyde...
Pros
- Easy integration with Qwiic ecosystem
- Multi-gas detection capability
- No soldering required for Qwiic connection
- Works with popular microcontrollers
- Compact breakout board design
Cons
- Requires calibration for accurate readings
- Heater needs warm-up time for stable output
- Sensitivity may vary between gases
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