MQ5 Methane and Natural Gas Sensor Shield Module 2025 Compact, reliable gas detection module designed to sense methane, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. The MQ5 shield provides both analog and digital outputs for easy integration with microcontroller projects and control systems. Built for stable performance and precise response, this module is suitable for prototypes, monitoring stations and educational applications. Key benefits Detects methane, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas for basic leak sensing and monitoring needs. Ready to integrate with 5V microcontroller development boards and data acquisition systems via analog and digital outputs. Onboard sensitivity adjustment allows you to set a trigger threshold without extra components. Compact shield format simplifies wiring and mounting in project enclosures. Designed for consistent response and stable performance during routine use. Features and attributes Function: Gas detection module for methane, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas detection with analog concentration output and digital threshold output. Compatibility: Works with common 5V microcontroller platforms and development boards that accept analog or digital sensor inputs. Interface: Analog output for proportional sensing and digital output via comparator to signal threshold crossings. Includes onboard potentiometer for threshold adjustment. Size and mounting: Compact PCB shield format suitable for integration into hobby projects, prototypes and small enclosures. Construction: PCB module with metal oxide sensing element and standard electronic components for heater and signal conditioning. Performance: Designed for repeatable responses and stable output under normal operating conditions. 2025 component design emphasizes reliability and consistent behavior. Typical applications Home and property monitoring: Integrate into DIY gas leak detection circuits for early indication of elevated gas levels in noncritical environments. Industrial and workshop sensing: Use as part of local monitoring systems to detect changes in methane or liquefied gas concentration in vents or confined spaces. Education and prototyping: Well suited for classroom experiments, lab demonstrations and prototype development where straightforward gas sensing is required. What you get MQ5 sensor shield module, ready for wiring to a 5V power source and a microcontroller analog or digital input. Simple adjustment and clear signal outputs to accelerate development and testing. Notes Intended for detection and monitoring tasks in electronic projects. Calibration and appropriate placement are recommended for reliable measurements.