Technical Construction File Notes — USB CO2 Air Monitor
Status
Draft notes for a USB desktop product containing an ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi/BLE module. Wireless firmware is disabled by default in the starter firmware, but the product still contains an RF-capable module.
Applicable Areas
FCC Part 15 / ISED / CE RED / UKCA if Wi-Fi or BLE is enabled or marketed.
EMC emissions/immunity for USB-powered desktop electronics.
RoHS/REACH material compliance for production.
Wireless Technology Summary
Table
Module
MPN
Technology
Frequency Band
Notes
U1
ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, BLE 5
2.4 GHz
Use module certification evidence and follow antenna keepout rules in PCB layout
RF Design Notes
Place U1 at the PCB edge with the PCB antenna facing outward.
Keep copper, traces, vias, components, and enclosure metal out of the antenna keepout defined by the ESP32-S3-MINI-1 datasheet.
Do not place the SCD41 or display metal/shielding in front of the antenna.
If wireless remains unused, disable Wi-Fi/BLE in firmware and document this operating mode.
Required Documentation Checklist
Draft product description and block summary: see Project Specification.
Draft firmware operating mode: see Firmware Starter.
Current schematic/BOM in Flux.
Final PCB layout/Gerbers after layout.
Module certification documents/FCC ID evidence for the exact ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8 sourcing variant.
EMC/RF test reports from accredited lab if required for sale.
Final user manual and labeling.
Draft Declaration Statement
This product is a USB-powered desktop CO2 air-quality monitor using an ESP32-S3 module, SCD41 CO2 sensor, OLED display, and RGB status indicator. Final conformity depends on completed PCB layout, enclosure, firmware wireless configuration, production BOM, and applicable regional testing.