Product Overview

The BME680 Breakout emerges as a potent sensor module crafted for the measurement of diverse environmental parameters encompassing temperature, humidity, pressure, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Anchored by the BME680 chip, this module amalgamates these sensors into a unified package, facilitating precise measurements with minimal energy usage.

This breakout board boasts an I2C interface, simplifying its integration with an extensive array of microcontrollers and single-board computers. Additionally, it incorporates a voltage regulator and level-shifting circuitry, ensuring compatibility with both 3.3V and 5V systems. Its compact and lightweight design renders it well-suited for integration into portable and wearable devices.

Housing the BME680 chip, this breakout board showcases the ability to gauge temperature within the range of -40C to 85C, humidity from 0% to 100%, pressure spanning 300 hPa to 1100 hPa, and VOCs ranging from 0.05 to 50 ppm. Furthermore, it incorporates advanced power-saving functionalities, including low-power modes and programmable interrupt functions, making it an optimal selection for applications demanding accurate environmental sensing while minimizing energy consumption.

The BME680 Breakout establishes itself as a versatile and dependable sensor module applicable across a broad spectrum of uses, including indoor air quality monitoring, weather stations, and personal health trackers. Its diminutive size, energy efficiency, and multifaceted sensor capabilities position it as a favored choice among both hobbyists and professionals alike.

Notes

In the testing, It's found that the sensor requires some burn-in time (at least 20 minutes) and that readings may take a couple of minutes to stabilise after beginning measurements
The solder pads (marked ADDR) can be bridged to change the I2C address from the default of 0x76 to 0x77, meaning that you can use up to two sensors on the same Raspberry Pi or Arduino
The BME280, BME680, and BMP280 breakouts all share the same I2C addresses, so if you're using two together then you'll need to change the I2C address on one of them using the solder bridge/pads

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