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== Welcome to the [https://bcmeter.org '''bcmeter.org'''] Wiki ==
== Welcome to the [https://bcmeter.org bcmeter.org] Wiki ==
The bcMeter wiki serves as a technical documentation hub for the bcMeter device, covering assembly instructions, software configuration, troubleshooting, and general information. It provides resources for users to understand the working principles, gather necessary components, assemble the device, configure the software/WiFi, and download data.


== How to build the device? ==
The bcMeter wiki is the technical documentation hub for the bcMeter platform — an optical absorption photometer for measuring Black Carbon (BC) aerosols in real-time. The platform spans the source-available '''bcMeter (DIY)''' (build it yourself) and the ready-to-use '''bcMeter Kit, bcMeter Complete and eBcMeter''' instruments.
Over the last years we decided to provide you with pre-populated PCBs as there were too many caveats for many people to assemble and solder them.
* [[working principle|Working principle of the bcMeter]]
* [[Bill_of_material|Parts of bcMeter / Bill of material]]
* [[Device assembly|Assembly of the bcMeter]]


== How to configure the software/wifi? ==
Whether you are setting up a new device, configuring measurements, or building your own unit, this wiki covers everything you need.
* [[Installation|Configuration of the Wifi and Software of bcMeter]]
* [[interface|Download and archive the data]]


== What else? ==
== Getting Started ==
* [[troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]
* [[caveats|The fine print]]


== Questions about the bcMeter? ==
* [[Introduction]] — What is bcMeter, how it works, capabilities
=== Check [http://www.bcmeter.org www.bcmeter.org] for an overview of resources ===
* [[Setup]] — Hardware requirements, first boot, WiFi configuration
* [[Interface]] — Web dashboard overview, status indicators, chart controls


=== Direct contact ===
== Using bcMeter ==
* For '''technical inquiries, orders and about the bcMeter itself''', contact Jonas: jd@bcmeter.org
* For '''idea behind the bcMeter''', contact Axel: af@bcmeter.org


== You want to contribute to the wiki? ==
* [[Configuration]] — All settings: network, measurement, device, email
Awesome! Due to spam you cannot create/edit posts by default, so please just register here and let me know at jd@bcmeter.org and you'll get all necessary rights.
* [[Maintenance]] — Filter changes, calibration, data management
* [[Troubleshooting]] — Common issues and solutions
* [[Best practices]] — Environment, sampling, signal quality
 
== Technical Reference ==
 
* [[Developer mode]] — Hidden developer settings, hardware tuning
* [[API reference]] — REST API endpoints for automation and integration
* [[CSV data format]] — Column definitions and data structure
* [[Serial commands]] — USB debug interface
 
== bcMeter (DIY) — build it yourself ==
 
''These pages document the source-available bcMeter (DIY) — the Raspberry-Pi-based design, freely available for private, educational and research use (CC BY-NC 4.0), built from open design files (nothing is sold). The assembled bcMeter Kit, Complete and eBcMeter use a different hardware design.''
 
* [[Working principle]] — Optical measurement principle
* [[Bill of material]] — Component list and costs (bcMeter DIY)
* [[Device assembly]] — Hardware build instructions (bcMeter DIY)
 
== Software ==
 
The bcMeter software is source-available — freely available for private, educational and research use (CC BY-NC 4.0): '''[https://github.com/dahljo/bcmeter-pi github.com/dahljo/bcmeter-pi]'''
 
The codebase includes the web [[Interface|interface]], [[API reference|REST API]], measurement engine, and all device management functionality.
 
== Contact ==
 
* '''Technical inquiries & devices:''' Jonas Dahl — jd@bcmeter.org
* '''Black carbon science & air quality:''' Axel Friedrich — af@bcmeter.org
* '''Project website:''' [https://bcmeter.org bcmeter.org]

Latest revision as of 20:43, 8 June 2026

Welcome to the bcmeter.org Wiki

The bcMeter wiki is the technical documentation hub for the bcMeter platform — an optical absorption photometer for measuring Black Carbon (BC) aerosols in real-time. The platform spans the source-available bcMeter (DIY) (build it yourself) and the ready-to-use bcMeter Kit, bcMeter Complete and eBcMeter instruments.

Whether you are setting up a new device, configuring measurements, or building your own unit, this wiki covers everything you need.

Getting Started

  • Introduction — What is bcMeter, how it works, capabilities
  • Setup — Hardware requirements, first boot, WiFi configuration
  • Interface — Web dashboard overview, status indicators, chart controls

Using bcMeter

Technical Reference

bcMeter (DIY) — build it yourself

These pages document the source-available bcMeter (DIY) — the Raspberry-Pi-based design, freely available for private, educational and research use (CC BY-NC 4.0), built from open design files (nothing is sold). The assembled bcMeter Kit, Complete and eBcMeter use a different hardware design.

Software

The bcMeter software is source-available — freely available for private, educational and research use (CC BY-NC 4.0): github.com/dahljo/bcmeter-pi

The codebase includes the web interface, REST API, measurement engine, and all device management functionality.

Contact

  • Technical inquiries & devices: Jonas Dahl — jd@bcmeter.org
  • Black carbon science & air quality: Axel Friedrich — af@bcmeter.org
  • Project website: bcmeter.org
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